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A Case Report: Adhesive Capsulitis And Physical Therapy Intervention, Haley Brenner
A Case Report: Adhesive Capsulitis And Physical Therapy Intervention, Haley Brenner
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Background and Purpose The purpose of this case report is to describe the physical therapy interventions for a patient with adhesive capsulitis.
Case Description The patient was a 68-year-old right-handed male who presented with left shoulder pain and limited range of motion (ROM) following a fall 7 months prior. The patient had a past medical history of type II diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis was determined following radiographs, mechanism of injury, past medical history, and physical therapy examination and evaluation.
Intervention The patient was seen for a total of 8 physical therapy sessions over the span of 6 …