Educational resource from ReLiva Physiotherapy, for patients suffering from frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Has details on stages of frozen shoulder, home remedy tips and physiotherapy treatment and exercises. Not a medical advice.

1. This presentation is meant for educating people about
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis),
its stages, home remedy tips and PhysiotherapyTreatment
FROZEN SHOULDER
(Adhesive Capsulitis)
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What is Frozen
Shoulder?

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» Frozen shoulder (Adhesive capsulitis), is a condition that leads to
shoulder pain and stiffness eventually making it difficult to
move upper arm and shoulder.
» It limits your range of motion and affects your quality of life.

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Frozen Shoulder:
SYMPTOMS

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» dull or achy pain in one shoulder
» pain in the shoulder muscles that wrap
around the top of your arm
» Difficult to sleeps as pain could get worse at
night
If you have Frozen shoulder, you’ll feel

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Frozen Shoulder:
STAGES

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» You develop a pain in your shoulder
any time you move it
» It slowly gets worse over time and may hurt more
at night
» This can last anywhere from 6-9 months
» You’re limited in how far you can move your shoulder
1. Freezing Stage:
Frozen shoulder develops slowly: 3 Stages

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2. Frozen Stage:
» Your pain might get better but your stiffness gets
worse
» Moving your shoulder becomes more difficult and
it becomes harder to get through daily activities
» This stage can last 4-12 months
Frozen shoulder develops slowly: 3 Stages (contd.)

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3. Thawing Stage:
» Your range of motion starts to go back to
normal
» This can take anywhere from 6 months to 2
years.
Frozen shoulder develops slowly: 3 Stages (contd.)

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What puts you at RISK of
having Frozen Shoulder?
CAUSES

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» If you have hormonal imbalance,
diabetes or weakened immune system
» After a long period of inactivity due to
an injury, illness, or surgery
» In serious cases, when scar tissue has
formed
You may be prone to joint inflammation:

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Tips to Ease the Pain
of a Frozen Shoulder

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1. Use a hot pack on your shoulder for 10-15 minutes
several times each day. (Place a thin towel between
your skin and the hot pack to prevent a burn)
2. Move your arm often, every hour if possible
3. Use medication as prescribed by your doctor
Frozen Shoulder Home Remedies

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4. If you sleep on your back, place a pillow
under your involved arm and allow your
hand to rest on your stomach
5. If you sleep on your side, sleep on the
uninvolved side hugging a pillow across your chest
6. Sit with good posture. Avoid slumping and
slouching.
Frozen Shoulder Home Remedies contd.

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Frozen Shoulder
Physiotherapy Treatment

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Physiotherapy is required to properly align the tissues during
the healing phase in order to prevent complications and
return to the desired functional status in shortertime

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Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy
utilises a combination of therapies:
1. Electrotherapy to aid pain reduction
and promote healing
2. Manual therapy to regain range of
movement of joint and pain reduction
3. Exercise therapy for maintenance,
improvement and prevention. It also aids in
stabilization, strengthening and return to function

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Frozen Shoulder
Treatment at Home

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If you have Frozen
shoulder, Things to Do
at home
1. Continue to move your shoulder else it will
progress to the next stage of stiffness.
2. Use hot pack before exercise for improving
movement, relaxation and reduction in pain.

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3. Continue to use the shoulder for
functional activities like combing hair,
reaching out for over-head objects etc.
4. Keep your diabetes under control
5. Take your pain medication on time
If you have Frozen shoulder,
contd. Things to Do at home

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1. Avoid vigorous shoulder movements
2. Avoid wearing an arm sling even if it
keeps your arm in a pain-free zone
3. Avoid over resting your arm
If you have Frozen shoulder,
Don’t Do these at home

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