Psychological Factors, Central Sensitization, and Insomnia as Potential Prognostic Factors for Short‐Term Pain and Disability in Patients With Frozen Shoulder: A Multicentric Prospective Single‐Cohort Study

Key Points

• The research aims to determine the impact of psychological factors and central sensitization on short-term pain and disability in frozen shoulder patients.
• Conducted a multicentric prospective cohort study
• Evaluated psychological factors including anxiety and insomnia
• Analyzed short-term outcomes of pain and disability after conservative care
• Baseline trait and state anxiety were significantly associated with short-term pain and disability outcomes
• No significant associations found for pain catastrophizing, fear-avoidance behavior, or insomnia
• Emphasizes psychological profiling, particularly anxiety assessment, in clinical evaluations

Abstract