Prevalence and associated risk factors of frozen shoulder in patients with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders: a cross-sectional analysis

Ariona Dedushaj; Driton Tifeku; Dafina Milaj; Xhorxhina Alushaj; Adriatik Berisha; Arbesa Dedushaj-Ahmetaj

doi:10.2478/advrehab-2026-0017

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Prevalence and associated risk factors of frozen shoulder in patients with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders: a cross-sectional analysis

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By: Ariona Dedushaj , Driton Tifeku , Dafina Milaj, Xhorxhina Alushaj , Adriatik Berisha and Arbesa Dedushaj-Ahmetaj

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/advrehab-2026-0017 | Journal eISSN: 1734-4948

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Language: English

Submitted on: Jun 16, 2026

Accepted on: Sep 7, 2026

Published on: Sep 29, 2026

Published by: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education in Warsaw

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

Keywords:

Adhesive capsulitis,

rotator cuff injuries,

shoulder impingement syndrome,

Related subjects:

Physical and rehabilitation medicine,

Sports and recreation,

Sports and recreation, other

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