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I have frozen shoulder physio gave me leaflet with exercises, explained nothing. is there anything else i can do to recover/heal and how long it last?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Supervised physical therapy (not simply a home program) will usually take care of it. If it does not, a manipulation under anesthesia or an arthroscopic lysis of adhesions is often required. Thanks.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/5/2016

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