Adjustment Disorders – Causes and Evaluation

November 2, 2014

Causes and Evaluation of Adjustment Disorders - What causes an Adjustment Disorder? What are the most common causes of Adjustment Disorders? What are the practice parameters for the evaluation of…

Adjustment Disorders – Definition and Diagnosis

November 2, 2014

Definition and Diagnosis of Adjustment Disorders - What are Adjustment Disorders? What is the definition of Adjustment Disorders? How are Adjustment Disorders usually diagnosed? Learn more about definition and diagnosis…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Lifestyle Changes and Self-Help

July 18, 2013

Lifestyle changes and self-help for adhesive capsulitis - Exercising a dormant joint is a slow process. Apply moist heat to your shoulder for ten minutes before starting stretching exercises. Use…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Prevention and Coping

July 18, 2013

The best way to prevent and manage adhesive capsulitis pain is to keep shoulder joint active. Simple exercises as prescribed by your doctor or physiotherapist can help maintain necessary range…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Home Remedies and Alternative Therapies

July 18, 2013

Common alternative therapies for adhesive capsulitis include Physiotherapy, Trans-cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS, Acupuncture, and Exercises. Use affected shoulder in simple daily activities upto the permissible range without exerting…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Clinical Trials and Research Studies

July 18, 2013

Adhesive capsulitis can affect any shoulder. Adhesive capsulitis restricts any form of shoulder movement. You find it difficult or almost impossible to sleep on the affected side. Research indicates frozen…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Treatments and Medications

July 18, 2013

Adhesive capsulitis pain, discomfort, and shoulder movement resolve within two to three years in most cases. Common medications include painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and aspirin to reduce pain…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

July 18, 2013

Normally a thorough physical examination based on existing symptoms helps diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. Sometimes, certain imaging tests like X-rays and MRI are essential to rule out other causes for…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Complications and Risk Factors

July 18, 2013

Common complications of adhesive capsulitis include shoulder stiffness and continued pain even with therapy. If you force shoulder movement, you could break your arm. Women are more prone to adhesive…

Adhesive Capsulitis – Signs and Symptoms

July 18, 2013

Typical signs and symptoms of adhesive capsulitis include pain, stiffness, and a feeling of tightness in shoulder joint disrupting easy movement of shoulder and arm. Pain starts as a dull…