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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.

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.

Assessment, diagnosis and management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication of stroke that can lead to functional dependency and reduced quality of life. HSP can develop at any time from the early weeks after stroke to several (3-6) months after onset. Appro... Read More about Assessment, diagnosis and management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice.

A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study report (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) has a reported incidence of up to 84% on the affected side following a stroke. NICE recommends HSP should be managed according to each person’s needs.The purpose of this case study was to report findings... Read More about A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study report.

Is lycra sleeve effective for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study? (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported to occur in 81% of patients post stroke. Current management approaches for GHS are varied and unsatisfactory. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has been recommended in the National Clinic... Read More about Is lycra sleeve effective for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study?.

Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromiongreater tuberosity distance in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia (2015)
Journal Article

© 2015 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Ultrasonographic measurements of GHS by measuring the acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) have been found t... Read More about Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromiongreater tuberosity distance in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported to occur in 81% of patients post stroke. The aims of the study were to assess the effectiveness of Lycra sleeves on GHS and explore patients’ perceptions regarding the practicality of applying... Read More about Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study.

Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain following stroke (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) has a reported incidence of up to 84% of patients. The purpose of this case study is to report findings from a patient with HSP who received problem specific treatment and underwent real-time scanning of... Read More about Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain following stroke.

Assessment of glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia: Comparison between ultrasound and fingerbreadth palpation methods (2014)
Journal Article

© 2014 American Physical Therapy Association. Background. Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common poststroke complication. Treatment of GHS is hampered by the lack of objective, real-time clinical measurements.Objective. The aims of this study wer... Read More about Assessment of glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia: Comparison between ultrasound and fingerbreadth palpation methods.