Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Understanding Adhesive Capsulitis, more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder. Includes pathophysiology and risk factors, as well as the different stages (Freezing, Frozen and Thawing). Also includes diagnosis and treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Frozen Shoulder?
0:26 Shoulder Anatomy
1:17 Frozen Shoulder Symptoms
3:07 Frozen Shoulder Causes & Pathophysiology
4:00 Frozen Shoulder Diagnosis
5:06 Frozen Shoulder Treatment

References

1. BMJ Best Practice (2025) - “Adhesive Capsulitis”. Available at https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/1043
2. Am Fam Physician. 2019;99(5):297-300 “Adhesive Capsulitis: Diagnosis and Management”. Available at https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0301/p297.html
3. Physiopedia contributors. Frozen Shoulder [Internet]. Physiopedia, ; 2023 Jun 30, 15:00 UTC [cited 2025 Feb 9]. Available from: https://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php?title=Frozen_Shoulder&oldid=337801.

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