The term frozen shoulder is one that is familiar to many people. It is known also as adhesive capsulitis. It is a common painful condition that affects the ability to move the shoulder. The exact cause of this condition is not known, even though it affects 2 to 5 percent of people during their lifetimes. The condition develops gradually over a period of time. Although a frozen shoulder may get better over a period of time without any treatment, but the recovery is often slow, and may affect the daily routine activities.
Frozen Shoulders:
Frozen shoulder is characterized by limited motion of shoulder joint, pain and stiffness around the affected joint. The condition occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the joint becomes thick, inflamed and stiff. Age, medical condition (diabetes, hypothyroidism, and heart condition), gender and recent shoulder injury are some of the risk factors for developing shoulder joint.
Absolute Physical Therapy and Fitness Houston, TX:
Physical therapy is the mainstay of treatment of frozen shoulder. The aim of physical therapy is to restore motion and control pain. It is an extremely important part of the treatment process, and a dedicated approach to physical therapy treatment ensures complete recovery. The Physical Therapist at Houston, TX designs an individualized treatment program for every patient. The first step involves gentle movement of the affected joint. Initially, simple exercises are given so that you do not damage your shoulder any more. Gentle movements will help to keep the blood and nutrient flowing to the shoulder. Stretching and strengthening exercises are a part of treatment for frozen shoulder. These exercises help to loosen up the joint and improve the range of motion. As the joint thaws, strengthening exercises are included to strengthen the joint and the muscles surrounding the affected joint. All these exercises will be done under the supervision of your physical therapist at Houston, TX.
In some cases, other modalities of physical therapy are given to relieve pain and speed up the recovery process. These modalities include hot and cold therapy, TENS and massage.
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