Physical therapy for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of physical therapy exercises for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal is to see which approach works better to improve movement and daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder by an orthopedic doctor.
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- Your shoulder symptoms started between 3 months and 1 year ago.
- Only one shoulder is affected.
- You have not had shoulder surgery, an injection in the shoulder, or manipulation under anesthesia in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other shoulder problems like a torn rotator cuff, tendonitis, or a history of stroke, breast cancer surgery, or heart bypass surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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