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	Frozen shoulder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		To prevent the problem, a common recommendation is to keep the shoulder joint fully moving to prevent a frozen shoulder.
		With a frozen shoulder, one sign is that the joint becomes so tight and stiff that it is nearly impossible to carry out simple movements, such as raising the arm.
		Frozen shoulder can also be diagnosed if limits to the active range of motion (range of motion from active use of muscles) are the same or almost the same as the limits to the passive range of motion (range of motion from a person manipulating the arm and shoulder).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Frozen_shoulder (655 words)

	ShoulderDoc.co.uk Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
		Frozen shoulder often starts out of the blue, but may be triggered by a mild injury to the shoulder.
		Frozen shoulder may be associated with diabetes and is also seen in patients with scar tissue in their hands, a condition called Dupuytren¹s contracture.
		However, since frozen shoulder may set in as a result of underuse or immobilization of the shoulder, it is important not to neglect a painful injury as it may lead to stiffness.
	www.shoulderdoc.co.uk /patient_info/article.asp?article=16 (345 words)

	Frozen Shoulder--Adhesive Capsulitis Homepage
		A frozen shoulder is defined as a loss of both active (movement without assistance) and passive (movement with assistance) motion.
		The overall function of the shoulder in the acute phase of a frozen shoulder is poor.
		Frozen shoulders must be treated on an individual basis because there is significant variability in the clinical response to treatment.
	www.emedx.com /emedx/diagnosis_information/shoulder_disorders/frozen_shoulder_outline.htm (418 words)

	Frozen Shoulder Symptoms Causes and Treatments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by a loss of motion in the shoulder joint.
		Often people experience trauma to the shoulder prior to the onset of the frozen shoulder, and sometimes there is no known cause for the symptoms.
		The condition of frozen shoulder is characterized by a decrease in motion, primarily lifting the arm and turning it inwards.
	www.healiohealth.com /frozen-shoulder-treatment.html (388 words)

	Frozen Shoulder
		Frozen shoulder is a common disorder of diminished shoulder motion which can be erroneously attributed to workplace causes.
		Frozen shoulder is believed to result from a combination of host factors (predisposition) as well as extrinsic factors such as hormonal changes, collagen vascular diseases, cervical radiculopathy and cardiopulmonary conditions in addition to diabetes and trauma.
		Frozen shoulder is classically a self-limited disorder with a duration of 18 to 24 months.
	www.wcb.ab.ca /providers/medref04.asp (448 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Frozen shoulder
		Frozen shoulder is the common term for adhesive capsulitis, an inflammatory condition that restricts motion in the shoulder.
		Diabetes, shoulder trauma (including surgery), a history of open heart surgery, hyperthyroidism, and a history of cervical disk disease are all associated with an increased risk for this problem.
		In idiopathic frozen shoulder (i.e., frozen shoulder without an identifiable cause), pain is usually the first symptom, which makes the patient reluctant to move the arm.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000455.htm (701 words)

	The Steadman-Hawkins Clinic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that begins with a gradual onset of pain and a limitation of shoulder motion.
		The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body, with a complex arrangement of structures working together to provide the movement necessary for daily life.
		Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a thickening and tightening of the soft tissue capsule that surrounds the glenohumeral joint, the ball and socket joint of the shoulder.
	www.steadman-hawkins.com /shoulder/overview.asp (455 words)

	Frozen Shoulder - Dr. Abelson
		Frozen shoulder causes the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint to contract and form scar tissue.
		Frozen Shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a general term used to describe all injuries that result in a loss of motion to the shoulder.
		Frozen Shoulder is characterized by:Loss of motion in the shoulder joint.
	frozenshouldereffectivetreatment.blogspot.com (1149 words)

	FROZEN SHOULDER (ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS)
		The causes of a frozen shoulder are unknown.
		Pain is progressive over a period of weeks and often results in loss of motion in the shoulder as the patient attempts to limit the pain by voluntarily decreasing the amount of motion in the shoulder.
		The frozen shoulder is a curious and perplexing problem that often causes substantial frustration for patients, therapists and physicians.
	www.arthroscopy.com /sp04002.htm (724 words)

	Frozen Shoulder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a disorder characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder.
		Frozen shoulder can develop after a shoulder is injured or immobilized for a period of time.
		The hallmark of the disorder is restricted motion or stiffness in the shoulder.
	orthoinfo.aaos.org /fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=162&topcategory=Shoulder (876 words)

	Frozen Shoulder -- eCureMe.com
		Adhesive capsulitis is a common cause of shoulder pain characterized by the scarring and shrinkage of the capsules surrounding the shoulder joint, leading to the loss of motion and stiffness in that joint.
		Shoulder pain is the first symptom, and may last several months, followed by stiffness in that same shoulder.
		Shoulder exercises are important to maintain the range of shoulder motion and muscle mass around the shoulder.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/data/Frozen_Shoulder.asp (309 words)

	Acupuncture and Frozen Shoulder. Acupuncture Today, August 2002
		The term "frozen shoulder" is used to describe a variety of conditions that cause pain and limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
		In some cases, the pain associated with frozen shoulder can be severe enough to disturb a person's sleep; in others, patients cannot rotate the shoulder properly and have difficulty moving the affected arm out and away from the body.
		Once a person is diagnosed with frozen shoulder, the initial stages of care are aimed at reducing inflammation and increasing range of motion.
	www.acupuncturetoday.com /archives2002/aug/08shoulder.html (861 words)

	ECBS The Bowen Technique
		This particular shoulder condition was chosen because it is such a common problem and one that results in frustrating debilitation for its sufferers.
		For some shoulder movements this probability was reduced to less than 1 in 100 so we can be even more certain that the increase in joint function is not due to chance.
		The improvement in shoulder function was significantly greater for the treatment group than the placebo group and placebo patients who had not responded showed considerable improvements once Bowen was administered.
	www.thebowentechnique.com /content/frozen.htm (2738 words)

	frozen shoulder
		Frozen shoulder is the name given to a stiff and painful shoulder joint which follows a typical pattern.
		A frozen shoulder may follow minor injury such as a fall or even banging into a doorframe or slamming a car door awkwardly.
		In a frozen shoulder the capsule itself becomes inflamed and swollen restricting the movement at the shoulder joint.
	www.londonphysiocentre.com /frozen-shoulder.htm (592 words)

	Frozen Shoulder
		A frozen shoulder (known also as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that occasionally occurs in older athletes.
		It is thought a frozen shoulder may come on as a result of a previous injury, but also can come on for no apparent reason.
		Poor posture is thought to cause a shortening in one of the shoulder ligaments which can lead to a frozen shoulder.
	www.sportsinjuryclinic.net /cybertherapist/front/shoulder/frozen_shoulder_adhesive_capsulitis.htm (367 words)

	Frozen Shoulder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Limited motion is an early symptom of a frozen shoulder.
		The cause of frozen shoulder is unknown, but it probably due to an underlying inflammatory process (from a number of causes).
		Surgery can successfully release the shoulder, but must be followed by an exercise programme to maintain motion and restore function.
	www.orthosurg.biz /frozen_shoulder.asp (425 words)

	SDSI Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Methods: Twenty shoulders (13 female, 7 male) with an average (avg.) age of 51 (29-72) were evaluated at an avg.
		Etiology of shoulder stiffness was idiopathic in 13, traumatic in 5, and post-surgical in 2.
		The technique allowed assessment and treatment of frozen shoulder pathology, and restored pain free function and achieved final motion within an average of 3 months.
	www.shoulder.com /frozenshoulder.html (1012 words)

	FROZEN SHOULDER
		Frozen shoulder has been termed a "benign" process because it tends to improve over the course of 1 to 3 years.
		When frozen shoulder develops spontaneously, without a prior shoulder injury or operation, conservative management with physical therapy is preferred.
		If you notice shoulder pain that is not responding to rest and is associated with a decrease in the overall range of motion of the shoulder joint.
	www.apma-nc.com /PatientEducation/frozen_shoulder.htm (385 words)

	Frozen Shoulder - American Diabetes Association
		Adhesive capsulitis is more commonly known as frozen shoulder, and with good reason: It can render your shoulder so stiff, it's almost impossible to button your shirt -- that is, if you aren't in too much pain to get dressed in the first place.
		In general, frozen shoulder can come on after an injury to your shoulder or a bout with another musculo-skeletal condition such as tendonitis or bursitis.
		Women are more likely to develop frozen shoulder than men, and frozen shoulder occurs most frequently in people between the ages of 40 and 60.
	www.diabetes.org /type-2-diabetes/frozen-shoulder.jsp (1530 words)

	Frozen Shoulder
		The term “frozen shoulder” is a lay-term to describe a condition whose medical name is “adhesive capsulitis.” Although a lay-term, “frozen shoulder” accurately describes this condition.
		Fortunately, however, most often the frozen shoulder thaws and motion and function of this joint are regained.
		Then the shoulder is gently manipulated in order to break up any adhesions or scar tissue which may have formed outside the joint.
	www.doctorilahi.com /frozen_shoulder.htm (253 words)

	Frozen Shoulder
		Limited motion is an early symptom of a "frozen shoulder", which is a general term denoting all causes of motion-loss in the shoulder.
		The shoulder complex is comprised of three bones: the scapula, humerus, and clavicle.
		The narrow subacromial arch is further shortened by the coracoacromial and coracohumeral ligaments and is the primary area of shoulder impingement injuries (3).
	www.stoneclinic.com /frozen_shoulder.htm (3476 words)

	Frozen Shoulder - Chronic Pain: health and medical information concerning chronic pain management
		Frozen shoulder is the result of inflammation, scarring, thickening and shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds the normal shoulder joint.
		Frozen shoulders occur more frequently in patients with diabetes, chronic inflammatory arthritis of the shoulder, or after chest or breast surgery.
		A frozen shoulder is suggested during examination when the shoulder range of motion is significantly limited, with either the patient or the examiner attempting the movement.
	www.medicinenet.com /frozen_shoulder/article.htm (437 words)

	Frozen Shoulder
		Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain, and limited range of movement in your shoulder
		Frozen shoulder can develop when you stop using the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or arthritis.
		Treatment for frozen shoulder usually starts with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and application of heat to the affected area, followed by gentle stretching.
	www.bchealthguide.org /kbase/topic/special/tw9148spec/sec1.htm (230 words)

	Frozen Shoulder - Tips on Pain Relief and Prevention
		Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint.
		In adhesive capsulitis the shoulder motion is the same, whether the patient or the doctor tries to move the arm.
		When this is done in the shoulder with adhesive capsulitis the first thing the radiologist will notice is that not much dye can be injected into the shoulder joint - the capsule of the joint is contracted and, thus, smaller than normal.
	www.tramadolhome.com /frozenshoulder.htm (459 words)

	Frozen shoulder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Frozen shoulder usually affects one shoulder at a time, although some people may eventually develop it in the opposite shoulder.
		Loss of both active and passive movement and a pattern of generalized (diffuse) shoulder tightness and pain are strong indicators of frozen shoulder.
		Most treatments for frozen shoulder involve moving and stretching the shoulder muscles — just the opposite of what most people do when their shoulder begins to hurt and stiffen.
	cnn.nl /HEALTH/library/DS/00416.html (1329 words)

	eMedicine - Adhesive Capsulitis : Article by Albert W Pearsall IV, MD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		In a study of neurosurgery patients who immobilized their shoulders for varying periods, Bruckner et al noted an incidence of frozen shoulder of 5-9 times the incidence in the general population.
		Refractory shoulder periscapular pain and limited glenohumeral motion that persists despite a period of at least 3 months of attempted conservative treatment are indications for surgery.
		In the past, frozen shoulder was considered a self-limiting condition that could be treated with physical therapy and would resolve in 1-3 years.
	www.emedicine.com /orthoped/topic372.htm (3478 words)

	Shoulder Pain - frozen shoulder and shoulder pain
		Frozen shoulder is one of the commonest causes of shoulder pain.
		Frozen shoulder affects women more than men and diabetics get more shoulder pain and frozen shoulder than the rest of the population.
		Apart from frozen shoulder and shoulder pain, other joint conditions covered in detail are knee pains, arthritis and heel pain treatment or heel spur (also called plantar fasciitis).
	www.jointenterprise.co.uk (584 words)

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