Specialized rehabilitation for adhesive capsulitis, severe shoulder stiffness, and restricted movement.
Condition Overview
Specialized rehabilitation for adhesive capsulitis, severe shoulder stiffness, and restricted movement.
Causes & Clinical Risk Factors
Idiopathic capsule contracture, post-immobilization, or associated with metabolic conditions such as diabetes.
How It Affects Daily Life
Major daily disruption in dressing, personal hygiene, driving, and work performance.
Professional Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis
Clinical identification of the capsular pattern: external rotation loss greater than abduction loss greater than internal rotation.
Evidence-Informed Treatment Approaches
Treatment may include gentle Maitland glides, heat and ultrasound modalities, passive capsular stretching, and functional movement progression.
Rehabilitation Exercises & Guidance
Towel stretches behind back, finger ladder wall crawls, and pulley-assisted passive elevation.
When to Seek Immediate Medical Help (Red Flags)
Redness, swelling, and systemic fever indicate septic arthritis and require emergency medical care.
