What are the risk factors for frozen shoulder?
A risk factor is something that elevates the risk of developing a disease or condition. For example, smoking is a risk factor for cancer – it elevates the risk of developing lung cancer. Common risk factors for frozen shoulder are: • Age – being over 40 years of age. • Gender – 70% of people with frozen shoulder are women. • Recent surgery or arm fracture – immobility of recovery may cause the shoulder capsule to stiffen. • Diabetes – two to four times more likely to develop frozen shoulder for unknown reasons; symptoms may be more severe. • Having suffered a stroke. • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). • Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). • Cardiovascular disease (heart disease). • Parkinson’s disease.
