Non-Surgical Orthopedics
FROZEN SHOULDER TREATMENT
Serving the greater Phoenix Valley Area including Tucson, Oro Valley, South Tucson, Maricopa County and beyond.
Dedicated to Medical Excellence for Over 15 Years.
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ABOUT FROZEN SHOULDER TREATMENT
Reaching for a seatbelt, washing your hair, or sleeping on one side can become genuinely painful when the shoulder joint stiffens and loses range of motion. Frozen shoulder develops gradually as the tissue surrounding the joint thickens and tightens, often following an injury, surgery, or a period of reduced shoulder movement. The stiffness can build slowly over months, making the joint feel locked in place well before the pain fully settles in.
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Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ treats frozen shoulder with a structured combination of hands-on mobilization, targeted stretching, and progressive strengthening. Our team evaluates where you are in the stiffening process and builds a plan to restore motion at a pace your shoulder can actually tolerate, adjusting frequency and intensity as your range improves week to week.
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REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT
Scheduling is simple. Call our Tucson office or send a quick request online, and our staff explains what to expect at your first shoulder evaluation.
DIAGNOSE
EXAM & IMAGING
Your therapist measures how far the shoulder moves in every direction and identifies which motions are most limited, often supported by diagnostic ultrasound to rule out other underlying issues.
TREATMENTS
CUSTOM TREATMENT PROGRAM
Treatment typically combines hands-on joint mobilization with a graded stretching and strengthening program. As motion improves, your plan shifts toward rebuilding strength and normal shoulder function.
FOLLOW UP
WE CALL TO CHECK IN
Follow-up calls track your range of motion and comfort level between visits. At Modern Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine of Tucson, AZ, we adjust the pace of your program as your shoulder responds.
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The MODERN Approach
At MODERN, we take tremendous pride in making our customers happy above and beyond their expectations. We invite you to read what a few of our customers have to say about their MODERN experience.
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Surgeries Avoided
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Orthopedic Experts
Office was very welcoming from the moment you walked into the office, Marissa and Kelsey were there to greet me. They know all of their patients and treat them like family. Dr. Dault was AMAZING. SHE listened and really searched to find the answers to my pain. Eric was very thorough when doing my ultrasound to diagnose my issue. Their recommendations helped me and in the end my pain decreased! Thank you to the entire team!
Sue Moring
Mesa, AZ Resident
I was in a pretty dark place before starting at the Chandler location. My low back pain was completely debilitating and affecting the quality of my life for many years. I saw Phil once a week for 6 weeks and feel stronger and more confident than I have in many, many years. Phil explained the results of my MRI in great detail and answered my questions (as trivial as they might have been) with respect and understanding... I have been to many physical therapists before and the results I got here were the best. I highly recommend the Chandler location and will go back again if I ever need to!
Richard Cotela
Phoenix, AZ Resident
Where do I start with the praise for this Team of miracle workers... I had suffered from chronic lower back pain for the last 8 years due to 32 years of golf and upper back pain due to 13 years of sitting at a desk. I utilized a chiropractor for the past 7 years but the pain ALWAYS came back and I NEVER got better. One visit with Dr. Josh and two X-rays showed the problem was stemming from my foot and a collapsing arch—which my previous chiropractor NEVER took the time to explore and diagnose.
Cory Krebs
What Are You Experiencing?
You don’t have to have it all figured out by yourself. Most people just know that it hurts, not how to fix it. That’s enough. Fill out this simple form and let us know in your own words how it’s hurting. We’ll take a look and then give you a call in order to take you through what may be happening and how we may be able to help.
LOW HIGH
SEVERE PAIN
If your pain is severe and you cannot manage it, don’t wait. Call 911 or come directly to your local hospital. Attend to the emergency first. When you are in a place of safety and ready, we will have follow-up care and recovery available.
MODERATE PAIN / DISCOMFORT
This type of pain will interfere with daily life. Sometimes it’s a sharp, aching type, sometimes it’ll just be a dull sensation. Either way, however, it’s a good idea to pay attention to it. Take note of how it feels, and we can go from there in figuring out what’s going on.
MINOR PAINS & ACHES
Even tiny aches add up. That sore back, muscle pains, or that pesky hurt you keep postponing do matter and could ruin your day. Let us in on what you’ve noticed, and we’ll collaborate to keep things from escalating.
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Answering Your Questions
What causes frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder develops when tissue around the shoulder joint thickens and tightens, often after an injury, surgery, or an extended period of reduced movement. It can also develop without a clear cause, particularly in adults over 40.
What are the stages of frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder generally moves through a freezing stage marked by increasing pain and stiffness, a frozen stage where motion is most limited, and a thawing stage where range of motion gradually returns. Treatment approaches shift depending on which stage you are in.
How is frozen shoulder diagnosed?
Diagnosis starts with a hands-on evaluation measuring how far the shoulder moves in different directions. Diagnostic ultrasound may also be used to check the surrounding tissue and rule out other conditions contributing to the stiffness.
How long does frozen shoulder take to improve?
Recovery timelines vary widely depending on the stage of stiffness and how consistently you follow your therapy program. Many patients see gradual improvement over several months of guided treatment and home exercises, with steadier gains once the shoulder moves out of the frozen stage.
Can frozen shoulder be treated without surgery?
Yes, most cases respond well to non-surgical treatment, including hands-on mobilization, stretching, and progressive strengthening. Our team focuses on restoring motion gradually before considering any more invasive options, and most patients regain functional range of motion through consistent therapy alone.
"Our goal is to help you solve some of your most painful life experiences."
Josh Adams
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CHOOSING THE MODERN WAY
What separates MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE from just about every other company is our physical therapists and orthopedists utlize advanced imaging technology to enable them to SEE what they are doing. Everyone else is operating blindly.
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