Contracture of the Shoulder

Definition:
A condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one or two years.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the shoulder
  • Pain with movements in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
  • Stiffness in the shoulder and neck
Causes
  • History of trauma
  • Injury
  • Tightness in neck and shoulder muscles
  • Tightness in tendons
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching exercises
  • Shoulder stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
Contracture of the Shoulder Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Foam Wedge In Abduction
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction
  • T Band Wall Push W ER
  • Thoracic Stretch III
  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture

Contracture of the Shoulder Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Wall Slides
  • Prone Rotator Cuff Circuit
  • Superman Holds
  • Shoulder Ext Rot Scap Plane 90 Abd
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Down Dog
  • Passive Shoulder Abduction

Contracture of the 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