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Exercise prescription for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a qualitative exploration of decision making in physiotherapy practice (2015)
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Stenner, R., Swinkels, A., Mitchell, T., & Palmer, S. (2016). Exercise prescription for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a qualitative exploration of decision making in physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy, 102(4), 332-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.004

© 2015 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Background Providing an effective exercise prescription process for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is a challenging task. Emerging research has indicated that partnership in care an... Read More about Exercise prescription for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a qualitative exploration of decision making in physiotherapy practice.

Physiotherapy management of joint hypermobility syndrome - a focus group study of patient and health professional perspectives (2015)
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Palmer, S., Terry, R., Rimes, K. A., Clark, C., Simmonds, J., & Horwood, J. (2016). Physiotherapy management of joint hypermobility syndrome - a focus group study of patient and health professional perspectives. Physiotherapy, 102(1), 93-102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.05.001

© 2015 Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Objective: To develop an understanding of patient and health professional views and experiences of physiotherapy to manage joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS). Design: An explorative qualitative design. Seven... Read More about Physiotherapy management of joint hypermobility syndrome - a focus group study of patient and health professional perspectives.

Living with joint hypermobility syndrome: Patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care (2015)
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Terry, R. H., Palmer, S. T., Rimes, K. A., Clark, C. J., Simmonds, J. V., & Horwood, J. P. (2015). Living with joint hypermobility syndrome: Patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care. Family Practice, 32(3), 354-358. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmv026

© The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. Background. Musculoskeletal problems are common reasons for seeking primary health care. It has been suggested that many people with 'everyday' non-inflammatory musculoskel... Read More about Living with joint hypermobility syndrome: Patient experiences of diagnosis, referral and self-care.

Diagnosis, Management and Assessment of Adults with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A UK-Wide Survey of Physiotherapy Practice (2015)
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Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Lewis, R., Muhammad, S., & Clark, E. (2015). Diagnosis, Management and Assessment of Adults with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A UK-Wide Survey of Physiotherapy Practice. Musculoskeletal Care, 13(2), 101-111. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1091

© 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a heritable disorder associated with excessive joint range of motion and pain in the absence of inflammatory joint disease. It is a relatively common cause of musculoskeletal pain... Read More about Diagnosis, Management and Assessment of Adults with Joint Hypermobility Syndrome: A UK-Wide Survey of Physiotherapy Practice.

Direct and indirect benefits reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews (2015)
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Gladwell, P. W., Badlan, K., Cramp, F. (., & Palmer, S. (2015). Direct and indirect benefits reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews. Physical Therapy, 95(11), 1518-1528. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140120

© 2015 American Physical Therapy Association. Background. There is no consensus regarding the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for management of chronic musculoskeletal pain or chronic low back pain. A recent review... Read More about Direct and indirect benefits reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial (2014)
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Cramp, F., Palmer, S., Domaille, M., Cramp, F. (., Walsh, N., Pollock, J., …Johnson, M. I. (2014). Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Arthritis Care and Research, 66(3), 387-394. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22147

Objective To determine the additional effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for knee osteoarthritis (OA) when combined with a group education and exercise program (knee group). Methods The study was a randomized, sham-controll... Read More about Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as an adjunct to education and exercise for knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol (2013)
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Gooberman-Hill, R., Hampson, L., Cramp, F., Walsh, N., Cramp, F. (., Palmer, S., …Hurley, M. (2013). Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol. Physiotherapy, 99(4), 352-357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2012.09.002

Objectives: Chronic musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis can significantly limit the functional independence of individuals, and given that 25% of the population experience these problems, the socioeconomic impact is immense. Exercise and self-man... Read More about Exercise and self-management for people with chronic knee, hip or lower back pain: A cluster randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness. Study protocol.

The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study (2013)
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Learmonth, I. D., Palmer, S., Wylde, V., Dieppe, P., Wylde, V., Palmer, S., …Dieppe, P. (2013). The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 21(9), 1253-1256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.008

Objective: Chronic pain after total knee replacement (TKR) is a prevalent condition, affecting about 20% of patients. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between pre-operative pain thresholds and chronic pain after TKR. Design: Pati... Read More about The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study.

Joint hypermobility is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain during adolescence: Findings of a prospective cohort study (2013)
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Clark, E. M., Tobias, J. H., Tobias, J., Deere, K., Palmer, S., Clark, E., & Clinch, J. (2013). Joint hypermobility is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain during adolescence: Findings of a prospective cohort study. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 65(4), 1107-1115. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.37836

Objective To determine whether joint hypermobility (JH) in childhood is a risk factor for the subsequent development of musculoskeletal pain. Methods JH was determined according to the Beighton score at age 13.8 years in children from the Avon Longit... Read More about Joint hypermobility is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain during adolescence: Findings of a prospective cohort study.

Empirical support for radiographic review: A follow-up study of total hip arthroplasty (2013)
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Spencer, R. F., Cramp, F., Smith, L. K., Smith, L. K., Cramp, F. (., Palmer, S., …Spencer, R. (2013). Empirical support for radiographic review: A follow-up study of total hip arthroplasty. Hip International, 23(1), 80-86. https://doi.org/10.5301/HIP.2012.9912

Routine post surgery surveillance of total hip arthroplasty (THA) is widely recommended to identify asymptomatic failure but inclusion of an x-ray adds to service costs. Evidence is needed to support orthopaedic opinion in order to identify what shou... Read More about Empirical support for radiographic review: A follow-up study of total hip arthroplasty.

Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: Findings from a population-based cohort (2012)
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Tobias, J. H., Clark, E. M., Deere, K. C., Deere, K., Clinch, J., Holliday, K., …Tobias, J. (2012). Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: Findings from a population-based cohort. PAIN, 153(9), 1932-1938. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2012.06.006

Obesity is a risk factor for fibromyalgia in adults, but whether a similar relationship exists in children is uncertain. This study examined whether obesity is associated with reporting of musculoskeletal pain, including chronic regional pain (CRP) a... Read More about Obesity is a risk factor for musculoskeletal pain in adolescents: Findings from a population-based cohort.

Pain intensity and quality of life perception in children with hypermobility syndrome (2012)
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Van Der Linden, M., Rowe, P., Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., & MacMillan, F. (2012). Pain intensity and quality of life perception in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology International, 32(5), 1277-1284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-010-1729-2

Hypermobility syndrome (HMS) is a major source of morbidity in children. Impaired quality of life (QoL) has been observed recently in adults with HMS; however, this issue is yet to be investigated in children with this condition. This study compared... Read More about Pain intensity and quality of life perception in children with hypermobility syndrome.

Somatosensory abnormalities in knee OA (2012)
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Learmonth, I. D., Wylde, V., Palmer, S., & Dieppe, P. (2012). Somatosensory abnormalities in knee OA. Rheumatology, 51(3), 535-543. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ker343

Objective: The aim of this study was to use quantitative sensory testing (QST) to explore the range and prevalence of somatosensory abnormalities demonstrated by patients with advanced knee OA. Methods: One hundred and seven knee OA patients and 50 a... Read More about Somatosensory abnormalities in knee OA.

Epidemiology of generalized joint laxity (hypermobility) in fourteen-year-old children from the UK: A population-based evaluation (2011)
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Clark, E. M., Tobias, J. H., Clinch, J., Deere, K., Sayers, A., Palmer, S., & Riddoch, C. (2011). Epidemiology of generalized joint laxity (hypermobility) in fourteen-year-old children from the UK: A population-based evaluation. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 63(9), 2819-2827. https://doi.org/10.1002/art.30435

Objective Although diagnostic criteria for generalized ligamentous laxity (hypermobility) in children are widely used, their validity may be limited, due to the lack of robust descriptive epidemiologic data on this condition. The present study was un... Read More about Epidemiology of generalized joint laxity (hypermobility) in fourteen-year-old children from the UK: A population-based evaluation.

Test-retest reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing in knee osteoarthritis and healthy participants (2011)
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Learmonth, I. D., Wylde, V., Palmer, S., & Dieppe, P. (2011). Test-retest reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing in knee osteoarthritis and healthy participants. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 19(6), 655-658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2011.02.009

Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST), which assesses somatosensory function by recording participant's responses to external stimuli of controlled intensity, is a useful tool to provide insight into the complex pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA) pa... Read More about Test-retest reliability of Quantitative Sensory Testing in knee osteoarthritis and healthy participants.

Gait kinematics and passive knee joint range of motion in children with hypermobility syndrome (2011)
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Rowe, P. J., van der Linden, M. L., Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S., & Macmillan, F. (2011). Gait kinematics and passive knee joint range of motion in children with hypermobility syndrome. Gait and Posture, 33(3), 447-451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2010.12.022

Hypermobility syndrome (HMS) is characterised by generalised joint laxity and musculoskeletal complaints. Gait abnormalities have been reported in children with HMS but have not been empirically investigated. The extent of passive knee joint range of... Read More about Gait kinematics and passive knee joint range of motion in children with hypermobility syndrome.

Use of morphometry to quantify osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty (2010)
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Smith, L. K., Cramp, F. (., Palmer, S., Coghill, N., & Spencer, R. F. (2010). Use of morphometry to quantify osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 468(11), 3077-3083. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11999-010-1377-6

Background: Progressive osteolysis threatens the longevity of hip arthroplasties and radiographic review is recommended. Measurement of osteolytic lesions in a clinical setting has not been achieved easily in the past. Other radiologic investigations... Read More about Use of morphometry to quantify osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia: A preliminary efficacy and mechanisms-based investigation (2009)
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Palmer, S., Cramp, F., Propert, K., & Godfrey, H. (2009). Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia: A preliminary efficacy and mechanisms-based investigation. Physiotherapy, 95(3), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2009.04.008

Objectives: To determine the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia (TSE) on mechanical pain threshold (MPT) and vibration threshold (VT). Design: A prospective, single-blind, randomis... Read More about Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and transcutaneous spinal electroanalgesia: A preliminary efficacy and mechanisms-based investigation.

Proprioception and muscle torque deficits in children with hypermobility syndrome (2009)
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Fatoye, F., Palmer, S., Macmillan, F., Rowe, P., & van der Linden, M. (2009). Proprioception and muscle torque deficits in children with hypermobility syndrome. Rheumatology, 48(2), 152-157. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/ken435

Objectives. Sensorimotor deficits such as impaired joint proprioception and muscle weakness have been found in association with hypermobility syndrome (HMS) in adults. HMS is more common in children than adults, yet such deficits have not been adequa... Read More about Proprioception and muscle torque deficits in children with hypermobility syndrome.

Repeatability of joint proprioception and muscle torque assessment in healthy children and in children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome (2008)
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van der Linden, M. L., Rowe, P. J., Palmer, S. T., Fatoye, F. A., Palmer, S., & Macmillan, F. (2008). Repeatability of joint proprioception and muscle torque assessment in healthy children and in children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome. Musculoskeletal Care, 6(2), 108-123. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.127

Background: Impairment of joint proprioception in patients with hypermobility syndrome (HMS) has been well documented. Both joint proprioception and muscle torque are commonly assessed in patients with musculoskeletal complaints. It is unknown, howev... Read More about Repeatability of joint proprioception and muscle torque assessment in healthy children and in children diagnosed with hypermobility syndrome.