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  • Bursitis
  • Capsules
  • Contracture
  • Joint Capsule Release
  • Patient Compliance

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is a painful and debilitating condition characterized by progressive stiffness and loss of both active and passive shoulder motion. This condition typically occurs in middle-aged individuals, with a higher prevalence in women. Adhesive capsulitis develops in 3 stages: the painful, freezing, and the thawing phase, which can last for months to years. While the exact pathophysiology remains unclear, inflammation, fibrosis, and contracture of the shoulder joint capsule play a key role. Risk factors include diabetes, thyroid disorders, prolonged immobilization, and previous shoulder injuries. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, with imaging used to rule out other causes of shoulder dysfunction. Management focuses on pain control, physical therapy, and in refractory cases, corticosteroid injections or surgical interventions such as capsular release. This course enhances clinicians understanding of adhesive capsulitis by covering its clinical presentation, risk factors, diagnostic approach, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Participants gain skills to recognize early signs, differentiate adhesive capsulitis from other shoulder pathologies, and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions. The course also emphasizes the importance of an interprofessional approach, involving primary care clinicians, physical therapists, orthopedic specialists, and pain management teams. Effective collaboration ensures timely diagnosis, personalized rehabilitation plans, and improved patient adherence to treatment. By fostering coordinated care, healthcare professionals can reduce disability, enhance functional recovery, and optimize long-term outcomes for individuals affected by adhesive capsulitis.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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