Restoring shoulder movement in frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury and impingement, through joint mobilisation and graded exercise.
Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, causes progressive stiffness and pain that can severely limit shoulder movement — often making simple tasks like reaching overhead or behind the back difficult or impossible. Left untreated, it can take years to resolve on its own; with the right physiotherapy, recovery is significantly faster.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, held together by a capsule of connective tissue, ligaments and the rotator cuff muscles. In frozen shoulder, this capsule thickens and tightens, restricting movement in all directions — not just one, which distinguishes it from a simple muscle strain.
Untreated, frozen shoulder can take one to three years to resolve on its own. With structured physiotherapy, most patients see meaningful improvement in movement and pain much sooner.
Yes, frozen shoulder occurs more frequently in people with diabetes. Early physiotherapy is especially recommended for diabetic patients experiencing shoulder stiffness.
Most cases of frozen shoulder respond well to physiotherapy - joint mobilisation, stretching and graded exercise - without needing surgery.
The earlier frozen shoulder is treated, the faster mobility is restored.
