Capsulitis

Capsulitis
Joint capsule(articular capsule)
Specialty	Orthopedic

In anatomy, capsulitis is inflammation of a capsule.¹

Types include:

• Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
• Plica syndrome, which is an inflammation of the articular capsule of the knee joint

Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder, also known as frozen shoulder, commonly causes shoulder pain and stiffness.² These sensations can be very painful and may last up to two or three years.²

Manual therapy involves the movement of joints and other structures by a healthcare professional such as a physiotherapist.² Exercise is the movement of joints and purposeful muscle contraction.² Both manual therapy and exercise are used to attempt to relieve pain and soreness and increase joint range and function.² There is moderate quality evidence that manual therapy and exercise may help significantly decrease pain in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder.² However the study also indicates that glucocorticoid (a type of anti-inflammatory) injections were more effective.²