Many different modalities have been advocated for the treatment of fro
zen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), some of which can be associated wi
th complications and morbidity. We retrospectively reviewed 50 patient
s with adhesive capsulitis treated by the senior author over a 10-year
period. Treatment consisted of closely monitored home therapy using m
oist heat and antiinflammatory medication, and a physician-directed re
habilitation program. Without exception, every patient regained a sign
ificant amount of motion and returned to activities of daily living wi
thout pain.