Archives for December 2007

Frozen shoulder syndrome entails the progressive loss of both passive and active motion. It’s cause(s) (etiology) is not well understood, although significant risk factors include age, posture, diabetes, presence of neck pain, and sedentary work. In a frozen shoulder, the covering of the shoulder joint, called the joint capsule, becomes inflamed, very painful, and tightens up around the shoulder.  An article was published in the October issue of Physical Therapy comparing mobilization techniques in the treatment of frozen shoulder. [Read more…] about Mobilization Techniques in the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder