Motion Specific Release

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition characterized by progressive stiffness and a substantial loss of shoulder movement. Pain can be particularly troublesome at night, and everyday activities such as reaching overhead, putting on a jacket, fastening a seat belt, or reaching behind the back can become surprisingly difficult. The condition involves changes within the glenohumeral joint capsule, including inflammation, fibrosis, thickening,

The rotator cuff plays a central role in shoulder movement, strength, and dynamic control. In Part 3, we examine the four rotator cuff muscles, their anatomy and function, and how rotator cuff-related problems can contribute to shoulder pain and loss of function. We will then move from anatomy into clinical assessment. Shoulder pain can arise from many different structures and mechanisms, and individual examination findings rarely provide the entire answer. An effective asses

In Part 4, we bring the shoulder series together by examining how treatment and rehabilitation can be adapted to the individual. Shoulder pain and injury can vary considerably between patients, so management should be guided by the diagnosis, symptoms, functional limitations, physical examination, activity demands, and goals of the individual. Some presentations may primarily involve the shoulder itself, while others may be influenced by strength, mobility, neurological facto