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APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Shoulder Pain and Mobility Deficits: Adhesive Capsulitis (CPG+)

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Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Overview

These guidelines provide recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of adhesive capsulitis in adults.

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Resource Details

Date: May 1, 2013
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Conditions

Patient Age

Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64)

Author(s)

Kelley MJ, Shaffer MA, Kuhn JE, Michener LA, Seitz AL, Uhl TL, Godges JJ, McClure PW; Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

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