Research Update: Oral Corticosteroids vs. Exercises for Frozen Shoulder Treatment

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🔎 Research Update: Oral Corticosteroids vs. Exercises for Frozen Shoulder Treatment 🤕💪

A recent study conducted by Derya Çelik, Zeynal Yasacı, and Ali Erşen compared the effectiveness of two treatment options for frozen shoulder: oral corticosteroids and exercises. Let’s dive into the findings! 📚

🔬 Method:

• 33 patients with frozen shoulder were randomly assigned to either the exercise group (17 patients) or the oral corticosteroids group (16 patients).
• The exercise group underwent exercise sessions twice a week for 6 weeks (12 visits).
• The oral corticosteroids group received prednisolone for 4 weeks.
• Participants were assessed at baseline, after 6 weeks, and at a 12-week follow-up.

📊 Results:

• Both groups showed significant improvements in pain relief and functional outcomes at the 6- and 12-week follow-ups compared to the baseline.
• The exercise group had superior results in terms of abduction and external rotation range of motion (ROM).
• The effect sizes were larger in the exercise group.
• No significant differences were found between the groups in terms of overall function and pain relief.

💡 Conclusion:

• Both treatment options showed positive outcomes for frozen shoulder.
• The exercise group had better results in terms of abduction and external rotation ROM.
• Considering the potential side effects of oral corticosteroids, exercise programs tailored to individual pain levels may be a promising option for frozen shoulder treatment.

🔗 To learn more about this study, check out the full article: PMID: 36842462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.01.027

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