Prospective quasi-experimental study in 77 patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder comparing supervised neglect (pain-limited active exercises only) versus intensive physical therapy (passive stretching, manual mobilization) over 24 months, using the Constant score to determine which approach yields faster and better functional recovery.
When treating frozen shoulder, avoid aggressive stretching and passive mobilization—counsel patients that gentle, pain-limited exercises often produce better long-term results than intensive physical therapy.
Prospective quasi-experimental study in 77 patients with idiopathic frozen shoulder comparing supervised neglect (pain-limited active exercises only) versus intensive physical therapy (passive stretching, manual mobilization) over 24 months, using the Constant score to determine which approach yields faster and better functional recovery.
When treating frozen shoulder, avoid aggressive stretching and passive mobilization—counsel patients that gentle, pain-limited exercises often produce better long-term results than intensive physical therapy.