Condition We Treat
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and progressive stiffness that limits shoulder movement, often making daily tasks difficult.
What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes pain and progressive stiffness that limits shoulder movement, often making daily tasks difficult.
Physiotherapy is central to recovery — reducing pain and gradually restoring the shoulder's range of motion and strength.
Common Symptoms
- Gradual loss of shoulder movement
- Stiffness that worsens over time
- Pain, especially at night
- Difficulty reaching or dressing
- Reduced strength
Causes
- Inflammation of the shoulder capsule
- Prolonged immobility
- After injury or surgery
- Unknown (idiopathic)
- Diabetes-related changes
Risk Factors
- Diabetes
- Age 40–60
- Shoulder injury or surgery
- Prolonged immobilisation
- Thyroid disorders
When to See a Physiotherapist
- Increasing shoulder stiffness
- Pain disturbing sleep
- Difficulty with overhead tasks
- Movement not improving
- Loss of function
How We Treat It
- Pain relief with manual therapy and electrotherapy
- Gentle mobilization to restore movement
- Progressive stretching and strengthening
- Home exercise programme
- Guidance through each recovery stage
Expected Recovery
Frozen shoulder recovers in stages; consistent physiotherapy shortens the process and restores function.
Frequently Asked Questions
It varies, but physiotherapy speeds recovery and reduces pain at every stage.
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