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Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021 (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. The aim of this study was to test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper limb (UL) movement... Read More about Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021.

Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background and Aims: Post Stroke High Intensity Upper Limb Rehabilitation Programmes (HIULRP)
benefits have been reported from the Queen Square Upper Limb Programme. This case study evaluates
if an outpatient/day-case service in Wales is able to ge... Read More about Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background and Aims: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 47% of people with
stroke. Since the development of the national guidelines for stroke, the management of HSP has
evolved. The aim of this systematic literature review was to... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Lycra sleeves with embedded-Accelerometers to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study  (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical.
Aim: To test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper-limb (UL) movements/activity in people... Read More about Lycra sleeves with embedded-Accelerometers to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study .

The case for an intervention scale to design the balance of authority for robotic assistance (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

According to United Nations, by 2050 over 20% of the population will be over 65 years old. Ensuring that our ageing population stays independent and healthy for as long as possible requires higher numbers of health and social care professionals than... Read More about The case for an intervention scale to design the balance of authority for robotic assistance.

Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2020)
Journal Article

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore, via an online survey, how therapists assess, diagnose and manage hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) in the United Kingdom. The objectives were to explore (1) how therapists assessed HSP, (2) what the aim... Read More about Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice.

Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke (2020)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common secondary complication reported in up to 81% of people with stroke. The aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of conducting
a fully powered randomized controlled trial of the Lycra... Read More about Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke.

Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common secondary complication reported in up
to 81% of people with stroke. The aims of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a fully
powered randomised controlled trial of the Lyc... Read More about Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke.

Acceptability of Lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke: nurses’ and therapists’ perceptions (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS)
is a common secondary complication reported in
people following stroke. The aim was to explore
the acceptability of the Lycra sleeve for GHS from
staff perspective. This was part of the feasibility
stud... Read More about Acceptability of Lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke: nurses’ and therapists’ perceptions.

Stroke survivors’ perceptions and experiences of 'next steps group exercise and education programme': A qualitative study (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background:
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the western world. The number of people living in the community with the long term problems with stroke is continuing to grow. Group exercise classes have shown beneficial effects. ‘Next Step... Read More about Stroke survivors’ perceptions and experiences of 'next steps group exercise and education programme': A qualitative study.

Experiences and acceptability of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: Physiotherapists and Patients perspectives. (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background:
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in western world. Loss of motor control leads to a range of musculoskeletal complications in the shoulder region in people with stroke. These include shoulder pain (incidence up to 65%), shoulde... Read More about Experiences and acceptability of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: Physiotherapists and Patients perspectives..

Experiences and acceptability of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: Physiotherapists and patients perspectives (2019)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background:
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in western world. Loss of motor control leads to a range of musculoskeletal complications in the shoulder region in people with stroke. These include shoulder pain (incidence up to 65%), shoulde... Read More about Experiences and acceptability of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: Physiotherapists and patients perspectives.

Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study (2019)
Journal Article

© Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Introduction Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is commonly reported in people with stroke. Lycra sleeves provide a compressive and supportive effect, influencing the neuromuscular activity in the affected body segment.... Read More about Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study.

Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke (2019)
Journal Article

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a commonly reported post-stroke complication which has a negative effect on rehabilitation.
Objective: To explore the association between GHS and other clinical outcomes in people with post-stroke hemip... Read More about Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke.

The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study (2019)
Journal Article

© 2018 by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Introduction The primary aim of this preliminary prospective cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of Lycra arm sleeves on the glenohumeral subluxation (acromiongreater tuberosi... Read More about The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study.

Experiences of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: A qualitative study (2018)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in western world. Loss of motor control leads to a range of musculoskeletal complications in the shoulder region in people with stroke. These include shoulder pain, shoulder subluxation, muscle weakness and t... Read More about Experiences of diagnostic ultrasound-guided shoulder rehabilitation programme for people with stroke: A qualitative study.