Abstract
A 75 year-old male patient with a 1 year history of right (R) shoulder adhesive capsulitis was seen for physical therapy treatment for 8 sessions over a 4-week period for outpatient physical therapy. Treatment was provided by a student physical therapist under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The patient was evaluated at the initial encounter with the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH), goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing (MMT), and the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), and a plan of care was established to address R shoulder pain, as well as mobility and strength deficits. Main goals for the patient were to improve shoulder strength, range of motion (ROM), and functional ability to allow patient to return to participation in recreational baseball. Main interventions used were passive stretching, shoulder joint mobilizations, passive to active ROM and resistance based therapeutic exercise, as well as task-specific training. The patient responded well to physical therapy interventions, and showed significant improvements in R shoulder pain, mobility, strength, and overall function. The patient was discharged to continue independent performance of his home exercise program at his residence for management of remaining mild symptoms.