WHAT IS FROZEN SHOULDER 

 

In other terms is known as Adhesive Capsulitis, a condition where an insidious painful condition of the shoulder persists more than 3 months.This inflammatory condition causes fibrosis of the glenohumeral joint capsule is accompanied by a gradually progressive stiffness and significant restriction of range of motion most commonly the external rotation movement of the shoulder. The structure usually affected first is the coracohumeral ligament, the roof of the rotator cuff  interval. Contraction of the coracohumeral ligament limits external rotation of the arm, which is usually first affected in early stages. In advanced stages, thickening and contraction of the glenohumeral joint capsule develop, further limiting the range of motion in all directions.(Mezian, K., et al, 2023). It is also characterized by a painful restricted range of passive and active movement in all planes of motion (Lyne, S.A.,et al, 2022). FS is commonly seen in the population lying in the age group 40-60. The incidence of FS is less common after the 70s except in certain cases with a traumatic shoulder injury.(Phansopkar, P.et, al., 2022).  Females are 4 times more often affected than men, while the non-dominant shoulder is more prone to be affected (Mezian, K,. et, al., 2023). The prevalence among the diabetic population and those suffering from pathologies of the thyroid gland, especially hypothyroidism may increase as high as 10 to 38% (Daniel, D., et al, 2021). 

 

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COMMON SYMPTOMS 

• sudden onset of unilateral anterior shoulder pain (Mezian, K,. et, al., 2023), without any preceding traumatic, infective, or inflammatory event (Pandey, V., et, al., 2021)
• passive and active range of motion restriction, first affecting external rotation and later abduction of the shoulder
• limited reaching, particularly during overhead (e.g., hanging clothes) or to-the-side (e.g., fasten one's seat belt) activities 
• neck pain, mostly derived from overuse of cervical muscles to compensate the loss of shoulder motion
• Pain is usually poorly localized, around the shoulder and is almost always troublesome in the night while the patient lies on the affected side (Pandey, V., et, al., 2021)

 

STAGES 

 

(Chan, H,. et, al., 2017)

 

 

(Chan, H,. et, al., 2017)

 

We understand how back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, arthritis, or sports injuries like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and hamstring strains can take a toll on your life. These pains can make even the simplest daily activities feel like a struggle and rob you of the joy in your favorite hobbies. At Benphysio, we’re dedicated to changing that.

Imagine living without constant pain. Imagine getting back to the things you love without hesitation. Our expert physiotherapists at Benphysio combine manual therapy, exercise, and education to address the root causes of your pain and prevent it from coming back.

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Again, we at Benphysio do provide this service in all our outlets in Oval Damansara, Bangsar, Puchong, KL Ampang, Cheras and Giza KD. We specialized in hands-on physiotherapy to treat the problem. Feel free to call us to make an appointment to get your problem diagnosed by our physiotherapists and fixed via hands on physiotherapy. We are available at Oval Damansara, Bangsar, Puchong, KL Ampang, Cheras and Giza KD.

 

REFERENCE 

 

1. Lyne, S.A., Goldblatt, F.M. & Shanahan, E.M. Living with a frozen shoulder – a phenomenological inquiry. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 23, 318 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05251-7

 

2. Phansopkar P, Qureshi MI. A Review on Current Notion in Frozen Shoulder: A Mystery Shoulder. Cureus. 2022 Sep 20;14(9):e29362. doi: 10.7759/cureus.29362. PMID: 36284801; PMCID: PMC9584629.

 

3. de la Serna D, Navarro-Ledesma S, Alayón F, López E and Pruimboom L (2021) A Comprehensive View of Frozen Shoulder: A Mystery Syndrome. Front. Med. 8:663703. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2021.663703

 

4. Pandey, V., Madi, S. Clinical Guidelines in the Management of Frozen Shoulder: An Update!. JOIO 55, 299–309 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43465-021-00351-3

 

5. Chan, H., Pua, P., & How, C. (2017). Physical therapy in the management of frozen shoulder. Singapore Medical Journal, 58(12), 685–689. https://doi.org/10.11622/smedj.2017107
6. ‌Mezian, K., & Chang, K.-V. (2020). Frozen Shoulder. PubMed; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482162/