Muscle building

Muscle building is indicated in Frozen Shoulder from stage 2. Muscle building training is possible from stage 2 onwards, whereby the treatment initially focuses more on improving mobility. Strength training becomes increasingly important once mobility has been regained, in order to give the patient the necessary strength to actively exploit the newly gained range of motion.

Mobility is only maintained if the shoulder is moved to its full range of motion. It is also important to provide strong and active muscles to stabilize the joint in its movement. This can prevent the overloading of passive structures such as ligaments and capsules and thus counteract a renewed illness or worsening of symptoms.

Muscle building is achieved in the form of strength training, which is strenuous and is performed in 3-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions. One speaks of hypertrophy training. A relatively high load stimulates the muscle to grow and become stronger. The following articles may also be of interest to you:

In the first stage of the disease there is too much irritation and the tissue should be spared at first.
In stage 2, the mobility is maximally restricted.
In the 3. the mobility slowly increases again.

Muscular imbalances
PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
EMS Training

Manual therapy

Manual therapy can improve joint mobility as well as the mobility of connective tissue. In manual therapy, the therapist treats the patient with certain grips, the patient may be able to actively help, but is usually passive during this part of the treatment. The therapist uses grips close to the joint to gently move the joint surfaces, i.e. the humeral head in the glenoid cavity, against each other.

This nourishes the cartilage and keeps it functional and mobile. Through other techniques, such as friction or transverse stretching, where the therapist treats the connective tissue and muscles manually, the mobility and mobility of the connective tissue can also be improved through manual therapy. Frictions are punctual massage grips on its attachments or ligaments.

They can sometimes be painful, but relieve symptoms in the long term. Transverse stretches treat the muscles and improve their mobility. All techniques can be used in a Frozen Shoulder treatment. Especially the friction in the area of the capsule can improve the situation of the tissue. Comprehensive information on this topic can be found in the following article: Manual Therapy You might also be interested in the following articles:

Stretching exercises
Connective Tissue Massage
Postisometric Relaxation