Range of Motion Recovery from Frozen Shoulder

 

Frozen shoulder is more commonly seen in women than men, between the ages of 40 and 60. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis, which is a condition that tissues in shoulder joint become thicker and tighter, with scar tissue developing over time. When joint doesn’t have enough space to rotate properly, it results in shoulder pain with limitations of range of motion.

The length of each stage varies and the course may last from 10 months – 3 years. The two main goals of treatment are to increase motion and to decrease pain.   

Although frozen shoulder (and many other musculoskeletal pains) will resolve or improve on its own eventually, it's a long time to deal with intermittent pain, mobility issues, and sleep disruption. The pain and stiffness it causes may seriously interfere with daily living activities. A full recovery takes time and lots of self-care. Engaging in home range of motion (ROM) exercises and stretching throughout the healing process is essential for functional improvements. 

                                      Maintain range of motion (ROM) for healthy aging

As we age, some daily activities become more difficult due to decreased range of motion, such as reaching up, squatting down, or bending over to touch the floor. Activity of daily living limitations in age 65 and older was reported up to 33%.  Tai Chi is a safe movement and an effective adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions, including frozen shoulder, commonly associated with age. 

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