14/04/2021
𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐙𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑
‘Frozen Shoulder’ the name itself suggests being stuck.
Clinically it is known as Adhesive Capsulitis.
𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧…𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲…𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬…𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
This is usually the chronology seen in frozen shoulder. An individual starts feeling pain due to which shoulder movement is restricted. This leads to inactivity and further restriction of movement.
Soon one realizes reaching over top shelf or performing daily activity has become difficult & now everybody tells you…Oh!! You have developed FROZEN SHOULDER.
𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙯𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧?
Your shoulder joint is enclosed in a capsule made up of connective tissue. When this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, the shoulder movements are restricted.
The exact cause is unknown. But people having diabetes, systemic conditions, or who had to recently immobilize the shoulder are at high risk of developing frozen shoulder.
𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩?
𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: To reduce pain and inflammation
𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲: To restore mobility, strength as much as possible
𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲: Most frozen shoulders get better within 12-18 months. For persistent symptoms, your doctor might suggest surgical options
𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩?
Physiotherapy includes exercise therapy and electrical modalities for pain management. Studies have shown when NSAIDs and exercises are used together, the recovery rate is better.
Due to inactivity, deconditioning of shoulder and scapular muscles are commonly seen. Therefore strengthening remains an important part of physical therapy treatment.
Without the inclusion of physiotherapy recovery of movement is prolonged, imbalanced postures are developed, muscle deconditioning is seen.
𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙯𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧
• Exercises should be gradually added taking into consideration stages of frozen shoulder.
• Aggressive approach in earlier stages may aggravate the synovitis and inflammation. Similarly, an easy approach in later stages may hinder the recovery process. Use a graded and guided approach.
• Blood sugar levels should be monitored and managed regularly. Any systemic conditions to be taken regular follow-ups with their doctors
• Patient education essential to reduce frustration and encourage compliance. Appropriate home program to be given which is easy to comply with as daily exercise is critical in relieving symptoms.
𝐃𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐇𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐎 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐲.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.
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