Physiotherapy treatments beneficial for frozen shoulder

The frozen shoulder is a medical condition primarily responsible for causing extreme stiffness and pain around the shoulder joints. The medical condition is also known as adhesive capsulitis or periarthritis. Individuals who suffer from diabetes, heart and thyroid diseases have the highest risk of developing a frozen shoulder. Additionally, surveys have shown that only two to five per cent of the population experience frozen shoulder, which is prevalent among people whose age is between forty to sixty. Several research studies have shown that physiotherapy treatment effectively speeds up the recovery process of a frozen shoulder. Therefore, there are several physiotherapy clinics in urban and semi-urban towns to treat frozen shoulders. For instance, in the suburban city of Manchester physiotherapy experts are well-experienced in assessing and treating patients with adhesive capsulitis. On the other hand, in Stockport physiotherapy professionals provide the utmost care while treating frozen shoulder patients. 

The treatment plan for each patient will vary depending on the severity of pain and restriction of motion. Under physiotherapy, the following treatments are provided to cure frozen shoulder-

Interferential Therapy or IFT

A type of electrotherapy used for reducing pain is called interferential therapy or IFT. Interferential therapy is mainly used for treating pain caused by chronic, post-traumatic and post-surgical injuries. This treatment is also used to evoke muscle contraction, thereby reducing swelling and promoting recovery among patients. One of the principal advantages of interferential therapy is that it does not cause uncomfortable skin stimulation. In the case of a frozen shoulder, the interferential machine is used to improve blood circulation around the shoulder. 

Ultrasonic Therapy or UST

Ultrasonic therapy increases the stretching ability of the shoulder. It is considered a pain-free method to treat adhesive capsulitis. In this particular therapy, the ultrasonic machine has pipes emitting ultrasonic rays. It is applied to the affected frozen shoulder using gel. It elicits a micro-massage effect which improves blood circulation and softens the tight tissues around the shoulder.

Shoulder Mobilization

There is the usage of shoulder mobilization techniques to bring significant improvements in range of motion and pain reduction among adhesive capsulitis patients. These mobilization methods include Kaltenborn’s sustained stretch technique and reverse distraction technique. However, these techniques can only be performed by qualified physiotherapists. 

Shoulder Wheel

Typically installed in every physiotherapy clinic, a shoulder wheel is used by patients to loosen the tight structures around the affected shoulder. In this process, the patients are required to rotate the wheel as per instructions given by the physiotherapists. 

Besides physiotherapy sessions, chiropractic care can also be considered an effective mode of treatment for people suffering from frozen shoulders. Therefore, both Manchester chiropractors and Stockport chiropractors adopt an optimal and holistic approach for treating frozen shoulders. 

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