Commentary on Horst R et al. Activity- vs. structural-oriented treatment approach for frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled trial

Activity- vs. structural-oriented treatment approach for frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled trial.

OBJECTIVE To compare the short- and long-term effects of a structural-oriented (convential) with an activity-oriented physiotherapeutic treatment in patients with frozen shoulder. DESIGN Double-blinded, randomized, experimental study. SETTING Outpatient clinic. SUBJECTS We included patients diagnosed with a limited range of motion and pain in the shoulder region, who had received a prescr...

Frozen shoulder - A prospective randomized clinical trial

AIM To compare the results of arthroscopic capsular release with intra-articular steroid injections in patients of frozen shoulder. METHODS Fifty-six patients with frozen shoulder were randomised to one of two treatment groups: Group 1, complete 360 degree arthroscopic capsular release and group 2, intra-articular corticosteroid injection (40 mg methyl prednisolone acetate). Both groups were ...

Effect of Progesterone Supplementation on Natural Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycles: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A blinded, randomized, controlled trial assessing conservative management strategies for frozen shoulder.

BACKGROUND There is little evidence for the optimal form of nonoperative treatment in the management of frozen shoulder. This study assesses the efficacy of current physiotherapy strategies. METHODS All primary care referrals of frozen shoulder to our physiotherapy department were included during a 12-month period. Of these referrals, 17% met the inclusion criteria for primary idiopathic froz...

Correction: Addition of Lidocaine Injection Immediately before Physiotherapy for Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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