| Capsulitis | |
|---|---|
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| Joint capsule(articular capsule) | |
| Specialty | Orthopedic |
In anatomy, capsulitis is inflammation of a capsule. [1]
Types include:
Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, also known as frozen shoulder, commonly causes shoulder pain and stiffness. [2] These sensations can be very painful and may last up to two or three years. [2]
Manual therapy involves the movement of joints and other structures by a healthcare professional such as a physiotherapist. [2] Exercise is the movement of joints and purposeful muscle contraction. [2] Both manual therapy and exercise are used to attempt to relieve pain and soreness and increase joint range and function. [2] There is moderate quality evidence that manual therapy and exercise may help significantly decrease pain in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. [2] However the study also indicates that glucocorticoid (a type of anti-inflammatory) injections were more effective. [2]