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Capsulitis
(redirected from adhesive capsulitis)

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Cap`su`li´tis
n.1.(Med.) Inflammation of a capsule, as that of the crystalline lens.


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672 Duration (d) (mo) Flexion (e) ([degrees]) Abduction (e) ([degrees]) Internal rotation (e) ([degrees]) External rotation (e) ([degrees]) Pain (f) (a) Subjects were diagnosed as having rotator cuff injury (n = 12), impingentent (n = 6), or adhesive capsulitis (n = 6).
Shoulder dysfunction assessment: self-report and impaired scapular ... by Sherwood, Arthur M. / Physical Therapy
This condition, which doctors call adhesive capsulitis, is frequently caused by injury that leads to lack of use due to pain.
Questions and Answers About Shoulder Problems by Pamphlet by: Nat'l Inst. of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases
For example, patients with acute adhesive capsulitis (ie, in the "freezing" phase) may respond better to ROM exercises within the available ROM as opposed to stretching exercises.
Invited commentary by Irrgang, James J. / Physical Therapy
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