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Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives (2022)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Jones, R., Cramp, M., Greenwood, R., White, P., & Turton, A. (2023). Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives. Physiotherapy, 118, 31-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2022.08.002

Background: Previous studies found that the Lycra sleeve has potential to reduce glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke. The primary aim of this study was to explore the acceptability of the Lycra sleeve from patients’, carers’ and staff perc... Read More about Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives.

Within-day intrarater and interrater reliability of portable ultrasound measurements of supraspinatus muscle thickness in healthy people: A preliminary study (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Gerrish, C., Millard, L., Matthews, R., Plater, A., Rajakaruna, K., & Cruziah, R. (2022, July). Within-day intrarater and interrater reliability of portable ultrasound measurements of supraspinatus muscle thickness in healthy people: A preliminary study. Poster presented at ACPIN International Conference, July 2022, London

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) and hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) are common post-stroke complications reported in up to 81% and 65% of patients respectively. Rotator cuff muscle weakness, especially supraspinatus muscle inactivity is a p... Read More about Within-day intrarater and interrater reliability of portable ultrasound measurements of supraspinatus muscle thickness in healthy people: A preliminary study.

Remote adult neurorehabilitation by physiotherapists using technologies during and beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: An international online survey (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., & Mysore, S. (2022, July). Remote adult neurorehabilitation by physiotherapists using technologies during and beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: An international online survey. Poster presented at ACPIN International Conference, July 2022, London

Background: Physiotherapy rehabilitation is a fundamental component of multidisciplinary management following adult neurological conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen changes in professional practice across the globe and telerehabilitation (TR)... Read More about Remote adult neurorehabilitation by physiotherapists using technologies during and beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: An international online survey.

A practical workshop on hemiplegic shoulder pain, physical assessment and treatment strategies (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Ashford, S., & Walsh, M. (2022, July). A practical workshop on hemiplegic shoulder pain, physical assessment and treatment strategies. Presented at ACPIN International Conference, London

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is one of the four most common medical complications after a stroke alongside depression, falls urinary tract infections. HSP has a reported incidence of between 30% (acute) and 65% (chronic) in people with stroke. The... Read More about A practical workshop on hemiplegic shoulder pain, physical assessment and treatment strategies.

Empowering future care workforces: Scoping capabilities to leverage assistive robotics through co-design (2022)
Presentation / Conference
O'Donovan, C., & Kumar, P. (2022, July). Empowering future care workforces: Scoping capabilities to leverage assistive robotics through co-design. Presented at ACPIN International Conference, London July 2022, London

This project aims to understand what kind of capabilities care professionals need to use physically assistive robotics on their own terms, and in ways that are safe, trustworthy, and meet the legal and ethical standards of their profession. Empowerin... Read More about Empowering future care workforces: Scoping capabilities to leverage assistive robotics through co-design.

Effects of electrical stimulation combined with rotator cuff rehabilitation for the management of hemiplegic shoulder pain and glenohumeral subluxation in people with chronic stroke (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Harling, . S., Sparks, A., & Brouwers, J. (2022, July). Effects of electrical stimulation combined with rotator cuff rehabilitation for the management of hemiplegic shoulder pain and glenohumeral subluxation in people with chronic stroke. Poster presented at ACPIN International Conference, 2022, London

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) and Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) are common post-stroke complications reported in up to 65% and 81% of patients. Poor motor function and prevalence of rotator cuff (RC) muscle weakness increases the risk o... Read More about Effects of electrical stimulation combined with rotator cuff rehabilitation for the management of hemiplegic shoulder pain and glenohumeral subluxation in people with chronic stroke.

A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance (2022)
Journal Article
Bennett, T., Kumar, P., & Ruiz Garate, V. R. (2022). A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance. Sensors, 22(13), https://doi.org/10.3390/s22134789

Sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers are fundamental daily motions that enable all other types of ambulation and gait. However, the ability to perform these motions can be severely impaired by different factors, such as the occurrence of a stroke,... Read More about A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance.

Role of assistive devices in rehabilitation of people with stroke (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P. (2022, June). Role of assistive devices in rehabilitation of people with stroke. Presented at Assistive Tech workshop, Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Bristol Robotics Laboratory, UWE

This presentation provides an overview on role of assistive devices - Lycra Arm sleeves/accelerometers/ GripAble Gaming Device for the rehabilitation of upper limb function in people with stroke. Of the 80% of people with stroke who lose upper-l... Read More about Role of assistive devices in rehabilitation of people with stroke.

Remote provision of 'next steps' exercise class in people with stroke: An online survey of participants' experience (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., O'Hanlon, E., Clift, E., Brooks, . T., Fry, B., & Deeks, . A. (2022, June). Remote provision of 'next steps' exercise class in people with stroke: An online survey of participants' experience. Poster presented at Welsh Stroke Conference, June 2022, Online

Background: Physiotherapy rehabilitation is a fundamental component of multidisciplinary management following stroke, for biopsychosocial exercise benefits and secondary prevention. Bristol After Stroke and the University of the West of England’s Bri... Read More about Remote provision of 'next steps' exercise class in people with stroke: An online survey of participants' experience.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Fernando, C., Mendoza, D., & Shah, R. (2022). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 27(3), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2021.2019369

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 40% of people with stroke and has been associated with spasticity and glenohumeral subluxation. The frequency of HSP has reduced in the last two decades which is most likely due to imp... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study (2021)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Steele, J., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2023). Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 35(2), 122-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000406

Introduction 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) movemen... Read More about Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(3), 9-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930211059996

Introduction: 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 explore... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

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
Kumar, P., Leake, J., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2021, November). Accelerometers - Embedded lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: a feasibility study - UK Stroke Forum 2021. Presented at UK Stroke Forum Conference, 2021, Telford, UK and online

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
Brouwers, J., Harling, S., Cooper, A., & Kumar, P. (2021, October). Community based technology enriched high intensity upper limb rehabilitation programme (HIULRP) in chronic stroke. Poster presented at World Stroke Congress, 2021, Online

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
Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021, October). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. Presented at World Stroke Organisation Congress supplement, Online

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.

Training needs for future healthcare professionals using assistive robots in health and social care: Exploring the role of system users and staff in safety assurance in the real-world (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Caleb-Solly, P., Sumpter, L., & Kumar, P. (2021, October). Training needs for future healthcare professionals using assistive robots in health and social care: Exploring the role of system users and staff in safety assurance in the real-world. Presented at ACPIN International Conference and AGM, 2021, Online

The case for an intervention scale to design the balance of authority for robotic assistance (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Van Maris, A., Sumpter, L., Ruiz Garate, V., Kumar, P., Harper, C., & Caleb-Solly, P. (2021). The case for an intervention scale to design the balance of authority for robotic assistance. In S. Bringsjord, M. Osman Tokhi, M. Isabel Aldinhas Ferreira, N. Sundar Govindarajulu, & M. F. Silva (Eds.), Life-world for Artificial and Natural Systems - ICRES 2021 Proceedings (21-23)

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.

Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke (2020)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Jones, R., Easton, C., Grrenwood, R., & Turton, A. (2020). Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215520902499

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)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Jones, R., Easton, C., & Turton, A. (2019). Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke. International Journal of Stroke, 14(4), 9-55. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493019882907

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.