Energy therapy for shoulder stiffness in frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment that uses special energy waves to help improve shoulder movement and reduce stiffness in people with frozen shoulder (a condition where the shoulder becomes painful and hard to move). The treatment may help you regain motion without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 to 65 years old.
- You have shoulder stiffness and pain that has lasted for at least 3 months.
- You have significant loss of motion in your shoulder, including trouble rotating your arm outward.
- Only one shoulder is affected (not both).
- You have not had physical therapy for this shoulder in the past 6 weeks.
- You do not have other serious health conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or recent injuries.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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