289 233 3667What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder has another name which is Adhesive capsulitis. Frozen Shoulder is an inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule.
Characteristics
- Dense adhesions
- Capsular thickening/ capsular restrictions, leading to restrictions in the GlenoHumeral joint (GH) that effects the range of motion.
- Capsular folds in the axillary recess lose the ability to stretch, insidious onset usually between ages 40 – 60 yrs.
Primary reason for Frozen Shoulder
- Underlying cause is unknown.
- May be due to chronic inflammation in contractile or synovial tissues (such as Biceps tendons, rotator cuff of joint capsule)
- It is common to assess faulty posture and muscle imbalance with primary frozen shoulder, this can predispose the subacromial space to impingement syndrome.
Secondary reason for Frozen Shoulder
- Develops due to another condition, such as OA, RA, and Trauma followed y e period of immobilization.
- Associated with conditions such as Diabetes and Hyper kyphosis.
The GH has a capsular patter which means some movement will get restricted first followed by others. First will get restricted external rotation followed by Abduction followed by Internal rotation.
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