Ankylosis of the Shoulder

Definition:
Arthritis of the shoulder, resembling rheumatoid arthritis, which may progress to bony ankylosis with lipping of vertebral margins; the disease is more common in the male, often with rheumatoid factor absent an the HLA antigen present. There is striking association with B27 tissue type and the strong familia aggregation suggest an important genetic factor
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain and stiffness in the shoulder
  • Loss of ROM in the shoulder
Causes
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Possible immune mechanism
Treatment
  • Shoulder ROM and stretching
  • Postural program
  • Shoulder strengthening exercises
Ankylosis of the Shoulder Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Chin Tucks
  • Prone Neck Look Ups
  • Supine Deep Neck Flexors
  • Cervical Stabilization With Belt

Ankylosis of the Shoulder Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Chin Tucks
  • Prone Neck Look Ups
  • Supine Deep Neck Flexors