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Frozen Shoulder

Unnati Topiwala2023-12-21T14:40:20-05:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Osteochondritis dissecans, inflammation, Medical Subject Headings, Medicine, Soft tissue disorders, Rotator cuff tear, Manual therapy, Sports medicine, Elbow, Overuse injuries, Shoulder, Rotator cuff, Shoulder problem, warm-up, Medical specialties, Musculoskeletal system, shoulder pain, Thomas Joyce, Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, Shoulder joint, Capsulitis, Manipulation under anesthesia, Frozen Shoulder, Trauma, immobility, Arthritis, Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, American College of Sports Medicine, health, active, injury, athlete|

What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, or “adhesive capsulitis,” is a condition that involves a tightening of the capsule and ligaments around the shoulder. Inflammation within the shoulder joint and an increase in nerve growth around the shoulder complex results in pain, stiffness, and limited shoulder range of motion.1 It is estimated that 2-5.3% of the general population experiences frozen shoulder.1 Studies have shown that this pathology is more prevalent among females and individuals between 40 and 70 years [...]

Will Cryotherapy Benefit Me?

People often ask why there is a Whole Body Cryotherapy machine in our physical therapy practice? and I say why not?! Whole Body Cryotherapy, WBC, is a fantastic adjunct to any physical therapy treatment on many levels. PAIN RELIEF Whole Body Cryotherapy will provide pain relief via the production of norepinephrine, NE. Cold exposure releases NE, into the bloodstream and to the brain. This release of NE is one of the most consistent and profound physiological consequences to cold exposure. [...]