HEAT & ICE (What Do I Choose?)
Mehrdad Shamali Mehrdad Shamali

HEAT & ICE (What Do I Choose?)

Heat is often useful when used for longer periods of time compared to Ice/cold therapy. Minor issues such as aches, tension or stiffness can be relieved by heat treatment.

Cold treatment is recommended with acute injuries for example after a sprain following an accident/injury within the first 24-48 hours

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Frozen Shoulder: Overview & Treatment - Improving Range of Movement, Pain & Function
Mehrdad Shamali Mehrdad Shamali

Frozen Shoulder: Overview & Treatment - Improving Range of Movement, Pain & Function

Frozen shoulder (also be known as adhesive capsulitis) is a shoulder condition, which presents with stiffness, pain and loss of shoulder function.

Physiotherapy is one of the most common referral pathways for clients with frozen shoulder as exercise rehabilitation and gentle hands on treatment can be performed to relive pain and improve function. Exercises can include range of movement and stretching followed by gentle strengthening as symptoms allow.

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