Frozen Shoulder Masterclass | Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation

Manual Therapy vs Frozen Shoulder is a comprehensive evidence-informed course designed for physiotherapists, manual therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, sports therapists, massage therapists, and healthcare professionals who want to improve their assessment and management of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). In this course, we explore the latest understanding of frozen shoulder pathology, assessment, prognosis, and treatment strategies while examining the role that manual therapy may play within a modern rehabilitation framework. Topics covered include: • How to assess and diagnose frozen shoulder • Key clinical signs and diagnostic criteria • Common risk factors including diabetes, obesity, age, and sex • Differential diagnoses and red flags • The role of imaging and blood tests • Current evidence surrounding frozen shoulder pathology • Inflammation, fibrosis, and capsule contracture • Why frozen shoulder may be more than simply a shoulder problem • Understanding the typical stages and prognosis • Setting realistic patient expectations • Medical management options including corticosteroid injections, capsular release, and hydrodilatation • Lifestyle factors, wellbeing, and systemic health considerations • Motivational interviewing and patient education • Outcome measures and goal setting • Cervical, thoracic, scapular, and glenohumeral manual therapy techniques • Exercise selection and progression • Pain science and communication strategies • Managing long-term consequences and patient wellbeing The course is built around five key patient questions: What do I have? Where does it come from? How long will it last? What can I do about it? What are the consequences of this condition? Drawing upon current research, clinical experience, and practical treatment demonstrations, this course aims to help clinicians deliver patient-centered, evidence-informed care while understanding both the potential benefits and limitations of manual therapy. Whether you are looking to improve your clinical reasoning, update your understanding of frozen shoulder management, or add practical assessment and treatment strategies to your toolkit, this course provides a structured framework to support your practice. #FrozenShoulder #AdhesiveCapsulitis #ManualTherapy #Physiotherapy #PhysicalTherapy #ShoulderPain #ShoulderRehab #SportsTherapy #Rehabilitation #MSKPhysio