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My father has frozen shoulder. does he need to take rest or can continue work?
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Frozen shoulder: He can continue to work. Activity and motion is good. Avoid heavy lifting.
Answered 1/2/2014
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He needs therapy: Working will not cause damage but the only ways to improve symptoms are with therapy, injection, time, and surgery.
Answered 8/16/2013
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