Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Stages and PT Treatment

Learn the 3 stages of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), the right PT exercises for each, costs, and recovery tips from Miami Gardens experts.

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the capsule around your shoulder joint thickens and tightens, causing pain and a steady loss of motion. It moves through three stages — freezing, frozen, and thawing — and typically lasts 12 to 30 months. Most people recover without surgery when guided by evidence-based physical therapy that matches the right exercises to the right stage. At All In One Specialty Health in Miami Gardens, our bilingual team builds…

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