[Purpose] This study aimed to develop a clinical protocol for the treatment of frozen shoulder using applied hydraulic distension plus manual therapy. [Subjects and Methods] Patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups: 60 patients in group A were treated with hydraulic distension plus manual therapy, and 61 in group B were treated with hydraulic distension alone. Treatment effects were assessed...

[Purpose] To evaluate treatments with interferential current, hot pack, ultrasound therapy, stretching, strengthening and range-of-motion exercises, comparing between the right and left shoulders in terms of pain and functional capacity in patients with frozen shoulder. This was a retrospective study. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty-four patients (34 right side, 30 left side) were treated with int...

An Approach to Diagnosis and Management of the Frozen Shoulder Bob McCormack, MD, FRCSC, Dip Sport Med, Assistant Professor, Head of Division of Arthroscopy and Athletic Injuries, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia,Vancouver, BC. MOVEMENT DISORDERS