Unfreezing the Frozen: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of physiotherapists’ Current Clinical Practice in Treating Frozen Shoulder in Egypt

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Authors: Haidy Samy, Mazen Mohamed Sayed, Ahmed Ibrahim, Aya Fawzy Mohamed Ali, Fabrizio Brindisino
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Abstract

This cross-sectional study aim to explore the knowledge and clinical practice of physiotherapists in Egypt in rehabilitating patients with frozen shoulder, compared to evidence-based practices. Data will be collected using a previously used questionnaire, adapted from Brindisino et al. (2024) to ensure consistency and reliability. The findings are expected to provide an accurate estimate of the knowledge and common therapies practiced among physiotherapists in Egypt in rehabilitating patients with frozen shoulder. These results may contribute to improved understanding of the current physiotherapists knowledge and practice in relation to evidnece-based practice, supporting evidence-based decision-making and guide future research endevaors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation

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Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint