Frozen Shoulder (FS) also know as adhesive capsulitis is a disorder with no known cause. It typically causes limited motion of the shoulder and is accompanied with significant pain. People who have breast cancer and have had surgeries such as a mastectomy or lymph node removal are at risk for FS. Common risk factors for frozen shoulder are: female, 40-60 years old, diabetic, thyroid disorders, post menopausal, and surgery of the shoulder area, mastectomy and heart.
Common signs of a frozen shoulder are: painful range of motion with daily tasks; limited motion with daily tasks; and pain in the shoulder trying to sleep at night.
Therapy can speed the recovery of a frozen shoulder. There are numerous ways to manage a frozen shoulder with therapy such as medications, injections and surgery.
County Physical Therapy will be offering a presentation on the topic of frozen shoulder on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. at their Presque Isle location in the North Street Healthcare Plaza. The public is invited to this free event to learn more about frozen shoulder and options that exist here in Aroostook County.
If you have any questions regarding this program or the upcoming presentation, please feel free to contact Jennifer Waddell, PT, CLT at County Physical Therapy. She can be reached at 207-769-2160 or by email at jennifer.waddell@countypt.com.
Risk of frozen shoulder with breast cancer
By Adam Simoes, OTR/L
