Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Symptoms, Causes & How Physiotherapy May Help
Can physiotherapy heal a frozen shoulder? Physiotherapy can help manage the pain and stiffness of a frozen shoulder and gradually improve your movement. A physiotherapist can assess your shoulder and stage of recovery, then recommend exercises and movement strategies suited to your symptoms. As your shoulder improves, your exercises can be progressed to help restore movement and strength. If your shoulder has gradually become painful and increasingly difficult to move, you may be experiencing frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. This condition can make everyday activities—such as getting dressed, reaching overhead, fastening a seatbelt, or sleeping comfortably—more challenging. Although frozen shoulder often
