ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS: CURRENT EVIDENCE FOR PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC PRACTICE
EVIDÊNCIAS ATUAIS PARA A PRÁTICA FISIOTERAPÊUTICA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64956/gm-unifacol.v2i1.78Keywords:
frozen shoulder, adhesive capsulits, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, physiotherapeutic treatment.Abstract
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is characterized by inflammation and progressive stiffness of the glenohumeral joint, resulting in significant restriction of active and passive shoulder movements. The condition is more common in women than in men and affects approximately 2% to 5% of the general population, especially those between the ages of 40 and 60. Adhesive capsulitis can be classified as primary or secondary, and its progression occurs in three distinct stages. Among the available treatments, physical therapy has gained prominence for its non-invasive approach, focused on pain relief and recovery of range of motion. Based on this context, the objective of this study was to review the literature, including clinical trials, on the available physical therapy treatments and management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. For this purpose, this study was an integrative review of the literature, using the following databases: Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (BVS/Lilacs), Pubmed/Medline, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). Based on the eligibility criteria and the PICOS strategy, eight articles were included, which were published between 2020 and 2025. Thus, the following outcomes were obtained in this review based on clinical trials were that manual techniques, exercises and additional modalities present distinct and complementary benefits in this dysfunction.
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