Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a common shoulder condition characterized by loss of range of motion (ROM) in the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint. Pain and the feeling of stiffness often also occur. The average length of symptoms is 30 months. Spontaneous recovery sometimes occurs, but the condition may become chronic. It has been classically
Stretching, which is performed by many, seems to be controversy. Traditionally, stretching is recommended before performing an exercise to enhance performance or reduce injuries. However, static stretching, which involves holding a stretch position for several seconds to minutes have been found in several research studies to impair athletes performance. Movement and fitness experts nowadays recommend
Massage has an important role in post-surgical patients; it has been incorporated in a rehabilitation program to improve recovery. A review published in 2016 showed that massage therapy in the postoperative period decreased pain and lowered anxiety in patients that undergone cardiac surgery. A pilot study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital evaluated the safety and feasibility
