Restoration of Full Shoulder Range of Motion After Application of the Fascial Distortion Model

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018 May 1;118(5):341-344. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2018.044.

Abstract

Decreased active and passive range of motion (ROM) accompanied by pain in the shoulder is a common presentation for patients with frozen shoulder, and it can be difficult to restore normal function. Through the fascial distortion model, physicians can apply a manual technique to rapidly and effectively increase ROM and decrease pain. A 28-year-old man presented 18 months after sustaining a shoulder hyperextension injury. On active and passive ROM examination, he had approximately 90° of shoulder abduction and moderately reduced internal rotation associated with 8/10 pain. After 2 applications of the fascial distortion model, his shoulder restored to full abduction and internal rotation with no pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bursitis / physiopathology*
  • Bursitis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Musculoskeletal Manipulations*
  • Range of Motion, Articular*