Oral Corticosteroids Versus Exercises On Treatment Of Frozen Shoulder,

Oral Corticosteroids Versus Exercises On Treatment Of Frozen Shoulder,

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of exercise and oral corticosteroids the treatment of a FS.

After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomized a double blind manner in a 1:1 (participant and investigator) to oral corticosteroids or exercise.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. between ages 18-60 years
2. loss of passive motion of the glenohumeral joint greater than 25% or 30 in at least 2 directions (flexion, external rotation, and internal rotation) compared with the contralateral side
3. The pain VAS more than 7 (10 in total)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. bilateral frozen shoulder
2. rotator cuff tear
3. previous corticosteroid injection at the affected shoulder within 3 months