HOW IS FROZEN SHOULDER DIAGNOSED?
There are four stages in the development of frozen shoulders: prefreezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. It’s pretty common for patients to see our physical therapists in the freezing stage after they’ve already been experiencing pain for a little over half a year, or 9 months. At this point they’re already in a lot of pain and pretty used to not being able to move their shoulder the way they’d like to! At your consultation, one of our physical therapists here at Manual Edge Physiotherapy will assess your condition, pinpoint the exact source of your pain, take a look at your medical history, and evaluate your strength and mobility levels. He or she will also consider any other conditions that could be contributing to your pain, such as diabetes, an autoimmune disorder, or a thyroid disorder. From there a comprehensive treatment plan will be created just for you. It will most likely consist of targeted stretches, exercises, and best practices for you to regain strength and decrease stiffness and pain. What Kind of Physical Therapy Treatment Will Help? Physical therapy for frozen shoulders focuses primarily on pain relief, using manual therapy, modalities, exercises, and at-home treatments. Your physical therapist’s ultimate goal is to restore
mobility and range of motion to the affected shoulder. He or she will teach you how to relieve pain with stretching techniques and strengthening exercises, most of which you’ll be able to complete at home to speed up the recovery progress. At the moment there isn’t very much we can do to prevent the development of frozen shoulder, however, the sooner you contact our office for an evaluation, the quicker we can address your pain
symptoms and create your treatment plan! Contact Manual Edge Physiotherapy today!
If you have been experiencing recurrent or chronic shoulder pain, it is important to consult with a physical therapist as soon as possible to find out if your problem is a frozen shoulder. Physical therapy is a safe and natural treatment option that can successfully help patients of all ages recover from their shoulder injuries. There’s no reason you need to risk the harmful effects of over-the- counter medication or spend a ton of money on an expensive surgery to gain relief from shoulder pain. Call Manual Edge Physiotherapy today to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy for shoulder pain, and begin your journey toward living a pain-free life!
Source: https://www.choosept.com/symptomsconditionsdetail/physical-therapy-guide-to-frozen-shoulder-adhesive-capsulitis
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EXERCISE ESSENTIAL
Yummy Seasonal Recipe
Helps With Tightness In The Neck & Shoulders
LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD
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INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup leftover bread stuffing • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil • ¼ cup leftover cranberry sauce • 1 tbsp cider vinegar • 1 tsp grated orange zest
• ¼ tsp salt • ¼ tsp ground pepper • 8 cups mixed salad greens • 2¼ cups chopped leftover turkey • 1 cup leftover roasted vegetables • 3 tbsp dried cranberries
FOUR POINT + ARM RAISE Start on hands and knees, hips and shoulders at 90°. Lift one arm out front. Bring it back down and then repeat on opposite side. 8-10 times on both arms.
DIRECTIONS: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add stuffing and cook, stirring, until crisp, 8 to 11 minutes. Set aside. Whisk cranberry sauce, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, orange zest, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add greens, turkey and roasted vegetables; toss to coat. Sprinkle with the stuffing croutons and dried cranberries.
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