Frozen Shoulder

MusculoskeletalShoulder

Contributors

Fullphysio

Team Fullphysio

Abstract

The frozen shoulder is a frequently encountered shoulder disorder but it remains the subject of much uncertainty and inconsistency in literature. The main causes of confusion associated with frozen shoulder stem from disagreement over how to name the pathology, classify it and describe its natural history (Abrassart et al., 2020). It is usually characterized by a progressive increase in spontaneous onset pain and limited range of motion of the glenohumeral joint (Kingston et al., 2018). Management strategies vary according to the degree of irritability, the developmental stage of the pathology and the therapist's preferences.

Chapters

01Introduction to the Condition

Anatomy Review
Nomenclature & Definition of the Pathology
Natural Evolution
Pathophysiology & Etiology
Classification
Prevalence

02Assessment & Diagnosis

Purpose of the Physical Examination
Subjective Assessment
Physical Examination
Special Tests
Additional Tests
Differential Diagnosis
Flag Assessment (Red, Yellow, Blue, etc.)
Measurement Tools
Concept of Irritability

03Treatment & Management

Prognosis
Rehabilitation Principles
Oral Medicine
Bee Venom Acupuncture
Injection
Arthrodilation
Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Arthrolysis
Irritability & Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Education
Manual Therapy
Stretching
Exercices
Shock Waves
Other Adjuvants
Special Case of Recently Operated Patient (Manipulation Under Anaesthesia, Arthrolysis)
Examples of Exercises