What are glial cells and what do they do? The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of two types of cells, neurons and glial cells. Eighty-five to ninety percent of CNS cells are glia. Neurons are unable to function without the support of glial cells, and likewise the glia require neurons to complete their tasks. Not surprisingly, neurons and glia work together to fulfill almost all CNS processes.  ..>>read more

Adhesive capsulitis, or a frozen shoulder, is a condition that affects 3-5% of the general population, generally females between 40 and 70 years old. (2, 3) Adhesive capsulitis is an inflammatory condition of the synovium within the glenohumeral joint that is characterized by the spontaneous onset of pain and progressive loss of range of motion that affects activities of daily living. Patients tend to limit the use of the shoulder causing weakness, loss of motion, development of adhesions in the capsule, and increased pain. Adhesive capsulitis   ..>>read more