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Frozen Shoulder Relief Without Surgery: How Hydrodilatation Works

Video · Mar 17, 2026 · Dr. Danny Clark

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) can cause severe pain and stiffness that lasts months, even years. But surgery isn’t your only option.

In this video, Dr. Danny Clark, Director of Orthobiologics at Protea Performance Center, explains how hydrodilatation works — a minimally invasive procedure that uses fluid (or PRP) to stretch the joint capsule from the inside out, improving range of motion and reducing pain.

If you’ve been struggling with frozen shoulder, contact Protea Performance Center to schedule a free discovery call and see if this treatment is right for you.

This content is for education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation with a licensed provider, and no one should start, stop or change a medication on its basis.

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