Shoulder stiffness may result from various conditions:

• Frozen Shoulder — Adhesive Capsulitis: Progressive pain and stiffness through freezing, frozen, and thawing stages. Early physiotherapy accelerates recovery and reduces pain.
• Rotator Cuff Injury: Tears, tendinopathy, or inflammation leading to pain and restricted movement. Rehabilitation restores strength and function.
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Compression of tendons causing pain, weakness, and reduced mobility. Targeted therapy improves shoulder mechanics.
• Subacromial Bursitis: Inflammation causing pain and movement restriction; often treated alongside rotator cuff rehab.
• Post-Surgical Shoulder Stiffness: Common after rotator cuff repair, replacement, or stabilisation. Structured rehab prevents long-term loss of motion.
• Shoulder Osteoarthritis: Degeneration causing stiffness and pain; physiotherapy maintains mobility and function.
• Acromioclavicular Joint Conditions: Sprains or arthritis affecting overhead movements.
• Labral Tears: Glenoid labrum injury causing pain and instability.
• Post-Traumatic Shoulder Stiffness: Follows trauma like fractures or dislocations; requires progressive physiotherapy.