"Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) causes severe joint capsule inflammation and progressive shoulder stiffness, locking your movement."
Adhesive capsulitis occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes thick, tight, and inflamed. It is common after shoulder immobilization, injuries, or in patients with diabetes.
Frozen shoulder progresses through: 1. The Freezing Phase (painful limit), 2. The Frozen Phase (stiffness dominates, pain stabilizes), and 3. The Thawing Phase (movement range gradually improves). Treatment protocols must be adjusted to match the current phase.
United Kingdom Registered Dr. Preeti utilizes Maitland joint sweeps and Mulligan mobilization-with-movement adjustments. These hands-on methods safely stretch the tight capsule, reduce pain, and restore joint movement.
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