The efficacy of supervised physiotherapy for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of supervised physiotherapy supplemented with non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating adhesive capsulitis.

Background: Even though adhesive capsulitis is a common disorder, literature on its treatment is still limited.

Methods: Forty-five patients with adhesive capsulitis treated between 2004 and 2007 were reviewed retrospectively and 29 patients were enrolled in the study.