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I had frozen shoulder, when should i begin strengthening exercises?

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

After resolution: A frozen shoulder goes through an inflammatory phase that becomes worse with any extensive exercises. It is best to wait until the inflammatory phase passes and the motion has started to return before attempting any strengthening. Most of these resolve on its own, but may take up to 1-2 years.

Answered 7/10/2018

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