Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy Research

THE JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE AND PHYSICAL FITNESSNov 2022Low journal impact

Rehabilitative treatments in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMay 2021Low journal impact

Proximal vs Distal Approach of Ultrasound-guided Suprascapular Nerve Block for Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder: Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Physiotherapy Theory and PracticeJul 2025Medium journal impact

Effects of virtual reality exercise on pain, joint motion, and quality of life in patients with frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled study.

PLoS One2025High journal impact

Efficacy of MRI and clinical findings of Lidocaine injection combined with manual therapy in frozen shoulder-A prospective, randomized, single-blinded, sham-controlled trial.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2022Medium journal impact

Electromyographic Analysis of a Selective Exercise for the Serratus Anterior Muscle Among Patients With Frozen Shoulder and Subacromial Impingement Syndrome.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders02/09/2024Medium journal impact

Causal associations of hypothyroidism with frozen shoulder: a two-sample bidirectional Mendelian randomization study.

Musculoskeletal CareDec 2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy and Joint Mobilisation Techniques on Range of Motion, Pain and Functional Ability in Adults With Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders16/04/2025Medium journal impact

Magnetic resonance imaging features for diagnosing adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2023Medium journal impact

Response to: "Comparison of the effectiveness of high-intensity laser and ultrasound therapies in adhesive capsulitis: A randomized controlled study".

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation JournalJul 2025High journal impact

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis in Type 2 Diabetics: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesOct 2024Medium journal impact

Comparison of the rounded shoulder, kyphosis postures, and glenohumeral range of motion in patients with primary and secondary frozen shoulder.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeNov 2025Medium journal impact

Prognostic factors for upper limb and shoulder-specific disability and quality of life in participants suffering from frozen shoulder. A multicentric prospective single-cohort study.

The American Journal of Sports MedicineSep 2023High journal impact

Efficacy of Intra-articular Triamcinolone and Hyaluronic Acid in a Frozen Shoulder Rat Model.

American Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationJun 2023Medium journal impact

Adhesive Capsulitis After COVID-19 Vaccination: A Case Series.

Shoulder and Elbow Journal2026Low journal impact

Effectiveness of home-based video exercise program for adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeOct 2023Medium journal impact

Exploration of the clinical course and longitudinal correlations in frozen shoulder: The role of autonomic function, central pain processing, and psychological variables. A longitudinal multicenter prospective observational study.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyOct 2023Medium journal impact

Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies2023Medium journal impact

One size does not fit all - A transdisciplinary rehab program for adhesive capsulitis: A case report.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine2025Low journal impact

Targeting the Sweet Spot: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Anterior Versus Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Injections for Adhesive Capsulitis.

Clinical RehabilitationMay 2024Medium journal impact

The comparative effectiveness of combined hydrodilatation/corticosteroid procedure with two different quantities for adhesive capsulitis.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAug 2020High journal impact

Shoulder adhesive capsulitis: diagnostic value of active and passive range of motion with volume of gleno-humeral capsule as a reference.

Journal of Manual and Manipulative TherapyDec 2025Medium journal impact

Manual therapy considerations for adhesive capsulitis in the breast cancer population: a clinical perspective.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMay 2024Low journal impact

Letter to the Editor on "Rotator Interval vs Posterior Approach Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injections in Primary Frozen Shoulder: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials".

Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation22/09/2026Medium journal impact

Platelet-Rich plasma for adhesive capsulitis: An umbrella review of effects on pain, function, and range of motion.

PLoS One2019High journal impact

Arthroscopic release for frozen shoulder: Does the timing of intervention and diabetes affect outcome?

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological TherapeuticsFeb 2023Low journal impact

Effect of Functional Scapular Stabilization Training on Function and Pain in Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation MedicineAug 2022High journal impact

Randomized controlled trial of suprascapular nerve blocks for subacute adhesive capsulitis.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement TherapiesApr 2021Medium journal impact

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization in adhesive capsulitis: A randomized clinical trial.

Shoulder and Elbow JournalAug 2022Low journal impact

Post-surgical physiotherapy in frozen shoulder: A review.

International Journal of Sports Physical TherapyAug 2018Medium journal impact

A NOVEL APPROACH TO TREATMENT UTILIZING BREATHING AND A TOTAL MOTION RELEASE® EXERCISE PROGRAM IN A HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF FROZEN SHOULDER: A CASE REPORT.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationApr 2024Low journal impact

Corticosteroid Injection Methods for Frozen Shoulder: A Network Meta-analysis.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeJun 2020Medium journal impact

Laterality judgement and tactile acuity in patients with frozen shoulder: A cross-sectional study.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2022Medium journal impact

Ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation of glenohumeral joint combined with acupotomy for treatment of frozen shoulder.

PLoS One2015High journal impact

Addition of lidocaine injection immediately before physiotherapy for frozen shoulder: a randomized controlled trial.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationFeb 2019Low journal impact

Effectiveness of Nonsurgical Interventions for Managing Adhesive Capsulitis in Patients With Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders22/03/2023Medium journal impact

Reliability and validity of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index in a sample of patients with frozen shoulder.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders20/04/2024Medium journal impact

Efficacy of a high-intensity home stretching device and traditional physical therapy in non-operative management of adhesive capsulitis - a prospective, randomized control trial.

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation2018Medium journal impact

Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in treatment of adhesive capsulitis: A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

Disability and RehabilitationAug 2024Medium journal impact

Effectiveness of electrophysical agents in subjects with frozen shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Musculoskeletal Science and PracticeFeb 2026Medium journal impact

Sensorimotor incongruence is associated with increased symptom severity in people with frozen shoulder: a cross-sectional study.

The American Journal of Sports MedicineOct 2023High journal impact

Increased Expression of Adipokines in Patients With Frozen Shoulder.

Frontiers in Medicine11/05/2021Medium journal impact

A Comprehensive View of Frozen Shoulder: A Mystery Syndrome.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders26/06/2024Medium journal impact

Factors associated with frozen shoulder in adults: a retrospective study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders04/04/2022Medium journal impact

Living with a frozen shoulder - a phenomenological inquiry.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders27/09/2021Medium journal impact

The epidemiology and etiology of adhesive capsulitis in the U.S. Medicare population.

Archives of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationApr 2024Low journal impact

Efficacy of Combination Therapy (Hydrodilatation and Subdeltoid Bursa Injection With Corticosteroid, Mobilization, and Physical Therapy) vs Physical Therapy Alone for Treating Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial, Phase I.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation2026Low journal impact

Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Corticosteroid Injection in Patients With Primary Frozen Shoulder: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationDec 2021Medium journal impact

Effects of platelet-rich plasma injection on pain, range of motion, and disability in adhesive capsulitis: A prospective, randomized-controlled study.

Clinical RehabilitationApr 2019Medium journal impact

Effect of smartphone application-supported self-rehabilitation for frozen shoulder: a prospective randomized control study.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders07/07/2025Medium journal impact

Correction: Influence of the metabolic and inflammatory profile in patients with frozen shoulder - systematic review and meta‑analysis.

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