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Free Frozen Shoulder Stage Assessment
Answer 11 clinically-based questions to identify your exact stage — Freezing, Frozen, or Thawing — and receive a personalised physiotherapy treatment plan.
3-Minute Test
Stage Identification
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Zirakpur · Chandigarh · Panchkula
Reviewed by Dr. Tarun Garg
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Home Visits Available
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Quick Answer: What are the stages of frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) progresses through three stages: Stage 1 — Freezing (0–9 months): pain increases, motion starts reducing; Stage 2 — Frozen (4–12 months): maximum stiffness, pain begins to ease; Stage 3 — Thawing (9–26 months): range of motion gradually returns. Without treatment, recovery takes 1–3 years. With targeted physiotherapy at PhysioNutra Clinic, most patients recover significantly faster. Use this free assessment to identify your stage and get a personalised plan.
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Frequently Asked
Frozen Shoulder — Common Questions
Expert answers by Dr. Tarun Garg, Senior Physiotherapist at PhysioNutra Clinic
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a painful condition in which the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens around the joint, progressively restricting movement. It develops gradually without any triggering injury and is most common in people aged 40–60. It passes through three stages — freezing, frozen, and thawing — and can last 1–3 years without treatment. Early physiotherapy significantly reduces pain and recovery duration.
Stage 1 — Freezing (0–9 months): Increasing pain, especially at night, with gradual loss of shoulder motion. Most painful stage. Stage 2 — Frozen (4–12 months): Stiffness at maximum; pain begins to reduce; daily activities severely restricted; joint adhesions are fully formed. Stage 3 — Thawing (9–26 months): Range of motion gradually improves; pain decreases steadily. Physiotherapy during thawing phase accelerates functional recovery. Total natural duration: 12–36 months.
With targeted physiotherapy at PhysioNutra Clinic, most patients achieve significant improvement in 3–9 months, depending on the stage at which treatment begins. Early intervention during the freezing stage typically yields the fastest outcomes. Our protocols include manual joint mobilisation, dry needling, electrotherapy, stretching, and a structured home exercise programme.
Frozen shoulder affects approximately 2–5% of the general population. Risk is highest in women aged 40–60. People with diabetes are up to five times more likely to develop it. Other risk factors include thyroid disorders, previous shoulder injury or surgery, prolonged immobilisation (e.g. after a fracture), cardiovascular disease, and Parkinson's disease. People who have had frozen shoulder on one side have a 5–34% chance of developing it on the other side.
Yes. Over 90% of frozen shoulder cases respond well to conservative physiotherapy. At PhysioNutra Clinic we use stage-specific protocols — manual joint mobilisation, dry needling for pain relief, therapeutic ultrasound, graded stretching exercises, and progressive strengthening — entirely without surgery or injections. Treatment frequency is typically 2–3 sessions per week, reducing as you progress.
PhysioNutra Clinic provides specialist frozen shoulder physiotherapy at its main clinic in Zirakpur (SCO 12, Ananta Square, Gazipur Road — approximately 15 minutes from Chandigarh) and at a branch clinic in Sector 20, Panchkula. Home physiotherapy visits are also available across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Kharar, Baltana, and surrounding areas. Call or WhatsApp +91 94177 91833 to book.
This 11-question assessment uses clinically validated criteria — including symptom onset, pain intensity, night pain patterns, range-of-motion evaluation, and risk factors — reviewed by Dr. Tarun Garg, BPT, MPT (Sports & Musculoskeletal). It is designed to guide you towards the likely stage of your condition and is educational in nature. It does not replace a formal in-person clinical assessment and should not be used for self-diagnosis.
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