Open Forum: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. Optimising Treatment Approaches in Frozen Shoulder: Assessment, Mobility & Strength Progressions. - Facilitated by Kieran Doyle

The Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Open Forum, facilitated by Kieran Doyle, focused on collaborative problem‑solving around complex shoulder presentations, particularly frozen shoulder in the thawing phase. Participants discussed assessment breakdowns for key movement components and how to differentiate mobility versus motor control limitations. The group explored manual therapy options such as accessory glides, MWM techniques, and posterior cuff soft‑tissue work, alongside progressive strengthening strategies and functional loading. Case discussions highlighted managing pain irritability, avoiding excessive anterior shoulder compression, setting realistic expectations for long‑term outcomes, and supporting functional goals such as reaching behind the back, dressing, and washing. The forum reinforced tailored clinical reasoning, gradual exposure, and patient‑centred load progression.

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