Introduction to biomechanics


Methods of Physical Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder is the condition of painIn physical therapy for frozen shoulder,
and stiffness in the shoulder jointyou will first perform weight and
accompanied by loss of motion. Annon-weight stretching exercises to
inflammation in or around the shoulderimprove the flexibility of your shoulder
may trigger the body's normal defensivejoint. The common exercises include arm
response of stiffness. When the shoulderswing with weights, arm raise, overhead
becomes stiff, it becomes too painfulstretch, stretching your arms across
too move. Someone with frozen shoulderyour body, and towel stretch.
may not be able to reach above and overIt is important to note that during
the head or touch the back.these stretching exercises, you should
While there is no definite cause offeel tension but you should not
frozen shoulder, over 90 percent ofoverstretch your shoulder to the point
patients experience full recovery.where you feel pain or severe
Doctors recommend physical therapy fordiscomfort. These exercises are done
frozen shoulder as the best treatment.once or twice daily until the shoulder
Physical therapy for frozen shoulderrestores its normal range of movement.
starts with reducing the pain andYour doctor will advise you should you
stiffness of the shoulder and increasingneed to perform other exercises to tone
blood circulation through heat. Oneand strengthen your shoulder muscles
effective way of the heating method issuch as rotation exercises. Remember not
taking a 10-minute hot shower or bath.to force movement in your shoulder. This
Alternatively, the physical therapistdoes not mean you should not move it at
may apply heat to your shoulder locallyall but instead to limit activities that
with the use of heating pads, wraps ormay further injure your shoulder.
towels. Hot water bottles and heatIf physical therapy for frozen shoulder
creams and ointments may also be used.does not work for you, your doctor may
Shoulder massage is also a good way torecommend surgical treatment. The good
start physical therapy for frozennews is physical therapy for frozen
shoulder as it increases the flow ofshoulder is usually enough for patients
blood and oxygen into the area. Onceto get effective results that improve
pain is reduced either through heatingwith time. If you have frozen shoulder,
or through massage, the therapistconsult a physical therapist and get the
proceeds with a series of physicaltreatment that you need.
therapy exercises.



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