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Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2016)
Journal Article

Introduction:
Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication of stroke that can lead to reduced quality of life. The primary aim of the present study was to identify how HSP is assessed, diagnosed and managed in routine clinical practice by... Read More about Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice.

Investigating the effects of lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia (2016)
Journal Article

Introduction
Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous feasibility study on people with chronic stroke (n=5) reported reduction in GHS following wearing of the Lycra sleeve. However, the mechanism... Read More about Investigating the effects of lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia.

The role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected scaphoid fractures (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Radiography has a low diagnostic accuracy and current methods of diagnosis result in many patients being unnecessarily immobilised for two weeks. The low sensitivity and specificity... Read More about The role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis and management of patients with suspected scaphoid fractures.

Developing and implementing a Radiotherapy Research Activity Assessment Tool (RAAT): A prospective feasibility study (2016)
Journal Article

© Cambridge University Press 2016. Aim Cancer research in the National Health Service has increased by 10·5% in 3 years since the formation of the National Cancer Research networks in 2000. The initial enthusiasm from clinical staffs to embark on a p... Read More about Developing and implementing a Radiotherapy Research Activity Assessment Tool (RAAT): A prospective feasibility study.

Using virtual online simulations in Second Life® to engage undergraduate psychology students with employability issues (2016)
Journal Article

© 2015 British Educational Research Association This study compares online simulation in Second Life® (Linden Labs, San Francisco, California, USA) with equivalent face-to-face activities for three scenarios. The intention was that the three sets of... Read More about Using virtual online simulations in Second Life® to engage undergraduate psychology students with employability issues.