Physiotherapists' practice patterns for the diagnosis and management of patients with chronic contracted frozen shoulder in the United Arab Emirates.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adhesive capsulitis or contracted shoulder, known as frozen shoulder, is a persistent painful condition that may last for more than three months. It is a common disease-causing morbidity that causes pain and loss of shoulder range of motion. Physical therapy is advocated for the restoration of a pain-free state and normal use of the upper extremity, along with other interventions.

Purpose

This study aimed to explore the level of current clinical practice for managing chronic contracted frozen shoulder (CCFS) among physiotherapy professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) compared to well-established evidence-based practices, and to identify the most common therapy practiced in UAE to manage CCFS.

Method

This study was based on a cross-sectional quantita

SUBMITTER: Alhammadi MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10038245 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature