FROZEN SHOULDER FACTS :

FROZEN SHOULDER FACTS : 1.Frozen shoulder is a painful condition which involves progressive restriction of shoulder movements. 2.The medical name for Frozen shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis. 3. Restricted and painful movement is caused by the connective tissue encapsulating the shoulder joint tightening and becoming inflamed. 4. The actual mechanism or trigger of frozen shoulder is unknown. 5. Frozen shoulder affects 3-5 % of adults, commonly between 40-60 years old. 6. A person has significant increased risk of developing frozen shoulder if you have a history of systemic diseases. 7. The average duration of a frozen shoulder is between 1-3 years. 8. Frozen Shoulder progresses through 3 distinct stages : (1) Freezing Stage (2) Frozen Stage (3) Thawing Stage 9. In the freezing stage your general practitioner or physiotherapist may recommend to have cortisone steroid injection into the shoulder joint. 10. In the Thawing stage , physiotherapy guided rehabilitation will be beneficial to facilitate restoration of shoulder joint.