Case Studies

63 year old woman - Frozen Shoulder

25-June-2008

I am now 63 and am fairly active , despite having had open heart surgery twice. In 1999 I had a fall resulting in a scafoid fracture of the right hand, which was in plaster for 12 weeks. It has never felt right, and on reporting this to the hospital nothing was done.

For the last 2 years my right arm has been very painful, I couldn’t raise it or extend it. My GP gave me an instruction sheet of arm exercises, which did nothing to alleviate the pain or improve the mobility.

The lack of movement was noted in a yoga class , the instructor and a colleague both recommended that I consult Andy Thomas of the Full Movement Method who told me I had a frozen shoulder and restricted neck muscles. I was also told that between appointments I was to keep it exercised. There was no medication prescribed. Having full use of my right arm again is fantastic. I have, and would, recommend the FMM to anyone.

Thank you so much.

Val W