Frozen Shoulder in Adults 40+: Stages, Causes & Best Treatment Options

Certain populations are more prone to the development of FS, specifically individuals aged 40-60 years, women, individuals in sedentary jobs, and people with diabetes mellitus  (1). For further reading on the understanding of frozen shoulder, refer here.

There is no gold-standard treatment for FS, but there are many ways your physiotherapist can assist you. So, how do we manage frozen shoulder?

• Freezing stage. Any movement of the shoulder causes pain, and the shoulder’s ability to move becomes limited. This stage lasts from 2 to 9 months.
• Frozen stage. Pain might lessen during this stage. However, the shoulder becomes stiffer. Using it becomes more difficult. This stage lasts from 4 to 12 months.
• Thawing stage. The shoulder’s ability to move begins to improve. This stage lasts from 5 to 24 months.

Education & Monitoring

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