Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy at Home — Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) makes even simple tasks — combing hair, reaching for a switch, putting on a shirt — extremely painful. It's common in adults 40–60, especially those with diabetes. The good news: structured physiotherapy restores full movement in most cases.
Common Symptoms
- Gradual loss of shoulder movement in all directions
- Night pain, especially lying on the affected side
- Difficulty reaching behind the back or overhead
- Stiffness that feels 'stuck' or blocked
- Pain radiating down the upper arm
Common Causes
- Idiopathic (no known cause) — most common
- Diabetes — 5x higher risk
- Post-surgery immobilisation
- Thyroid disorders
- Rotator cuff injury leading to guarding
Our Home Treatment Approach
Every session is one-on-one, in your home, using evidence-based physiotherapy.
- Gentle capsular stretching and mobilisation
- Heat therapy and IFT before exercise
- Pendulum and pulley exercises
- Progressive range-of-motion drills
- Strengthening once mobility returns
- Sleep-position guidance to reduce night pain
Frozen shoulder passes through 3 phases (freezing, frozen, thawing) — total duration 12–18 months naturally. With consistent physiotherapy, we compress this to 3–6 months.
Frozen Shoulder — frequently asked questions
Can I get frozen shoulder in both arms?
Yes — about 20% of patients develop it in the opposite shoulder within 5 years, especially diabetics. Early physiotherapy helps prevent this.
Is manipulation under anaesthesia (MUA) necessary?
Rarely. Only when 6+ months of consistent physiotherapy shows no improvement. We aim to avoid it through structured home rehab.
Will my shoulder ever be fully normal again?
Yes, in most cases. Full or near-full recovery is expected with committed physiotherapy — but the timeline is longer than most other conditions.
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