Open AccessImpact of adhesive capsulitis on quality of life in elderly subjects with diabetes: A cross sectional study
Author(s) -
Saumen Gupta,
Kavitha Raja,
Manikandan Natarajan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
international journal of diabetes in developing countries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0973-3930
pISSN - 1998-3832
DOI - 10.4103/0973-3930.45272
Subject(s) - medicine , capsulitis , cross sectional study , quality of life (healthcare) , diabetes mellitus , physical therapy , range of motion , nursing , pathology , endocrinology
Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a common musculoskeletal manifestation in elderly having long standing history of diabetes. This hinders the function of shoulder which is crucial in many activities of daily living. This painful, functional deficit may decrease the quality of life in elderly.