What are the stages of frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder develops slowly, and in three stages: – Stage One: Pain increases with movement and is often worse at night. There is a progressive loss of motion with increasing pain. This stage lasts approximately 2 to 9 months. – Stage Two: Pain begins to diminish, and moving the arm is more comfortable. However, the range of motion is now much more limited, as much as 50 percent less than in the other arm. This stage may last 4 to 12 months. – Stage Three: The condition begins to resolve. Most patients experience a gradual restoration of motion over the next 12 to 42 months; surgery may be required to restore motion for some patients. What is the treament of a frozen shoulder? Usually, a frozen shoulder can be treated with an aggressive physical therapy program. The patient begins an intensive passive therapy program that includes supervised physical therapy and a home program that is performed three times a day. Emphasis is placed on forward elevation, external and internal
