Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder

Definition:
A condition with limitation of motion in a joint due to inflammatory thickening of the capsule, a common cause of stiffness in the shoulder.

Symptoms
  • Movements of the shoulder are severely restricted
  • Constant shoulder pain
  • Pain worse at night
Causes
  • Previous injury or trauma to the shoulder
Treatment
  • Stretching and shoulder ROM exercises
  • Posture program
  • Strengthening shoulder stabilizers
Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Flexion
  • Table Slides

  • Armpit To Wall
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction

  • Passive ER With Stick
  • Shoulder Sitting Posture

  • Child Pose
  • Walkfit

  • Passive IR Reach

Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction

  • Restorative Shoulder Quadrant

  • Passive Shoulder Abduction At Wall
  • Q Ped Weight Shifts
  • T Band Wall Push W ER

Adhesive Capsulitis / Frozen Shoulder Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Push Ups
  • Hummers

  • Sumo Flies 3 Positions
  • Wall Slides

  • Prone Rows
  • Single Arm Push Up Holds

  • Push Up Hand Fire