Feb 12 2025 6 mins
Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis, more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder. Includes pathophysiology and risk factors, as well as the different stages (Freezing, Frozen and Thawing). Also includes diagnosis and treatment.
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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Frozen Shoulder?
0:26 Shoulder Anatomy
1:17 Frozen Shoulder Symptoms
3:07 Frozen Shoulder Causes & Pathophysiology
4:00 Frozen Shoulder Diagnosis
5:06 Frozen Shoulder Treatment
References
- BMJ Best Practice (2025) - “Adhesive Capsulitis”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1043
- Am Fam Physician. 2019;99(5):297-300 “Adhesive Capsulitis: Diagnosis and Management”. Available at https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0301/p297.html
- Physiopedia contributors. Frozen Shoulder [Internet]. Physiopedia, ; 2023 Jun 30, 15:00 UTC [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available from: https://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php?title=Frozen_Shoulder&oldid=337801.
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