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Manage your recovery through all the stages of Frozen Shoulder
If you are suffering from Frozen Shoulder, you are not alone. The best treatment options depend on what stage of frozen shoulder and the severity of your symptoms.
Closely monitoring your range of motion will offer valuable insight into your symptoms. Accurate measurements and recording pain levels can help you and your doctor make better decisions about your treatment plan.
Peace of Mind
Understanding where you are on the roadmap to recovery takes away a lot of the unknowns, which can cause more anxiety and discomfort.
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Freezing
High Pain Levels & Gradual Reduction of ROM
Inflammation and fibrosis of the shoulder capsule. Physiotherapy can hinder the development of fibres under 2 months from onset. Once Range of motion has stabilised, you are going into the Frozen Stage.
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Frozen
Pain subsides & Consistent Low ROM
Adhesions have matured in the joint capsule, restricting shoulder ROM in all directions. If conservative measures do not yield results after 6-9 months, invasive procedures can be considered.
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Thawing
ROM Begins to Improve & Pain May Return
Joint Inflammation & fibrosis subsides. Invasive procedures are no longer necessary if you are naturally recovering.