frozen shoulder
18 studies, 3 episodes on frozen shoulder — reviewed, translated, woven together.
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Research
- 2019
Role of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in the development of frozen shoulder: human data and experimental analysis in a rat contracture model
Chul-Hyun Cho, Yun-Mee Lho, Ilseon Hwang, Du Hwan KimThis study investigated the biological processes behind frozen shoulder, a condition characterized by pain and stiffness. Researchers analyzed joint capsule tissue from both patients with frozen shoulder and from a rat…
- 2019
Adhesive capsulitis: review of imaging findings, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment options
Brandon K K Fields, Matthew R Skalski, Dakshesh B Patel, Eric A White, Anderanik Tomasian, Jordan S Gross, George R Mat…This narrative review summarizes the current understanding of adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as "frozen shoulder." This debilitating condition, characterized by progressive pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint,…
- 2019
3D volumetric MR arthrographic assessment of shoulder joint capacity in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis
Hayri Ogul, Nurmuhammet Tas, Kutsi Tuncer, Gokhan Polat, Yasemin Ogul, Berhan Pirimoglu, Mecit KantarciThis study used 3D MR arthrography to measure and compare shoulder joint volume in patients with primary adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) against a healthy control group. Researchers found that the patient group ha…
- 2017
CT arthrography of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: Are MR signs applicable?
Milena Cernya, Patrick Omoumia, Ahmed Larbi, Daniel Manicourt, Anne Perozziello, Frédéric Lecouvet, Bruno Vande Berg, B…This retrospective study investigated whether signs of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) typically seen on MRI could also be identified using CT arthrography (CTA). Researchers compared CTA scans from 22 patients wi…
- 2017
Non-contrast MRI diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Andrew S Chi, John Kim, Suzanne S Long, William B Morrison, Adam C ZogaThis study investigated whether a standard MRI without contrast dye could be used to reliably diagnose adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. Researchers reviewed MRIs for specific signs, such as a thickene…
- 2017
Correlations of magnetic resonance imaging findings with clinical symptom severity and prognosis of frozen shoulder
Jong Pil Yoon, Seok Won Chung, Byung Joo Lee, Hyung Sup Kim, Jae Hyuck Yi, Hyun‑Joo Lee, Won‑Ju Jeong, Sung Gyu Moon, K…Researchers used a specific type of MRI (indirect MR arthrography) to examine the shoulders of 52 people with frozen shoulder and 52 without. They found that certain features, like thickening and inflammation-related ch…
- 2017
EFFECT OF MATRIX RHYTHM THERAPY (MRT) COMBINED WITH PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION IN FROZEN SHOULDER – A CASE REPORT
Vijay Bhartiya, Shrikant Darade, Sandip Bhagwat, Manjumala RoyThis case report describes the treatment of a 52-year-old man with a painful and stiff right shoulder, diagnosed as frozen shoulder. His condition also involved tendinosis, bursitis, and osteoarthritic changes. The pati…
- 2016
Restoration of Full Shoulder Range of Motion After Application of the Fascial Distortion Model
Joshua D Boucher, Jose FigueroaThis case report describes a 28-year-old man with chronic shoulder pain and severely limited movement, 18 months after an injury. His condition, similar to a frozen shoulder, involved significant pain and an inability t…
- 2014
Primary frozen shoulder: brief review of pathology and imaging abnormalities
Kazuya Tamai, Miwa Akutsu, Yuichiro YanoThis narrative review examines the underlying pathology of primary frozen shoulder, a condition causing spontaneous pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. The authors summarize evidence indicating that the main issue…
- 2011
Management of the stiff shoulder. A prospective multicenter comparative study of the six main techniques in use: 235 cases
P Gleyzea, P Clavert, P-H Flurin, E Laprelle, D Katz, B Toussaint, T Benkalfate, C Charousset, T Joudet, T Georges, L H…This prospective study compared six different therapeutic techniques for stiff shoulder in 235 patients. Researchers evaluated conventional rehabilitation below the pain threshold against self-rehabilitation pushing pas…
- 2011
A questionnaire survey of UK physiotherapists on the diagnosis and management of contracted (frozen) shoulder
Nigel C A Hanchard, Lorna Goodchild, Jackie Thompson, Tracey O’Brien, Dot Davison, Chris RichardsonThis survey of 289 UK physiotherapists explored how they diagnose and manage frozen shoulder. The results showed that diagnosis typically relies on assessing movement restriction, particularly passive external rotation.…
- 2011
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
Andrew S Neviase, Robert J NeviaserThis clinical overview describes adhesive capsulitis, or "frozen shoulder," a condition marked by painful, progressive loss of shoulder movement due to fibrosis of the joint capsule. The authors note that diagnosis requ…
- 2011
Correlation of MR Arthrographic Findings and Range of Shoulder Motions in Patients With Frozen Shoulder
So-Yeon Lee, Jeongmi Park, Seok-Whan SongThis study investigated the relationship between findings on MR arthrography (a type of MRI) and range of motion in people with frozen shoulder. Researchers measured the thickness of two structures: the coracohumeral li…
- 2006
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: evaluation with MR arthrography
Joon-Yong Jung, Won-Hee Jee, Ho Jong Chun, Yang-Soo Kim, Yang Guk Chung, Jung-Man KimThis study evaluated the usefulness of MR arthrography for diagnosing adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. Researchers retrospectively analyzed images from 28 patients, half with the condition and half se…
- 2004
Frozen Shoulder: MR Arthrographic Findings
Bernard Mengiardi, Christian W. A. Pfirrmann, Christian Gerber, Jürg Hodler, Marco ZanettiResearchers used a specific type of MRI, an MR arthrogram, to identify the characteristics of frozen shoulder. They compared images from 22 patients with the condition to 22 healthy control subjects. The study found tha…
- 2002
Adhesive capsulitis: role of MR imaging in differential diagnosis
David Connell, Ravi Padmanabhan, Rachelle BuchbinderThis study investigated whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can identify the changes typical of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Researchers compared MRI scans from 24 patients with clinical evidence of froze…
- 2000
Adhesive Capsulitis
Jo A Hannafin, Theresa A ChiaiaIn this 2000 review article, the authors examine adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, a condition of unknown cause that restricts shoulder motion. They review what is known about its etiology and critically evaluate…
- 1994
Triggerband technique
Stephen TypaldosThe Triggerband Technique is a manual therapy approach for treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. It is based on the idea that distorted or injured fascial bands are the cause of many types of physical discomfor…
Podcast
- Ep. 080
80. What happens when Fascia breaks through?
In just the last few months, Fascia has been mentioned in completely new ways and in completely new contexts. Football icons mention Fascia on TV, Fascia is appearing on Wikipedia, and several newspa…
- Ep. 078
78. How can poor posture lead to various issues such as Frozen Shoulder?
Poor posture forces the body to compensate, creating an imbalance that affects the flow and structure of the Fascia, which in turn impacts the autonomic nervous system, breathing, circulation, the ly…
- Ep. 072
72. How much do we stand in the way of our own healing
In recent years, we have encountered an incredibly strange phenomenon. We have seen absolutely fantastic, even ridiculously good results, from treatments at fairs and expos. Frozen shoulder, tennis e…