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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)
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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)
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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.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016 (2016)
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Dommerholt, J., Finnegan, M., Hooks, T., & Grieve, R. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(4), 879-892. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.09.010

This edition of the overview of the current myofascial pain literature includes 24 studies, case reports and systematic and narrative reviews. Surprisingly, five of the 24 papers were difficult to read and interpret mostly because of a poor mastery o... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – September 2016.

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

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

Survivorship and clinical outcome of the minimally invasive Uniglide medial fixed bearing, all-polyethylene tibia, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at a mean follow-up of 7.3years (2016)
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Forster-Horváth, C., Artz, N., Hassaballa, M. A., Robinson, J. R., Porteous, A. J., Murray, J. R., & Newman, J. H. (2016). Survivorship and clinical outcome of the minimally invasive Uniglide medial fixed bearing, all-polyethylene tibia, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at a mean follow-up of 7.3years. Knee, 23(6), 981-986. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2016.07.003

© 2016 Elsevier B.V. Background Medial UKA performed in England and Wales represents seven to 11% of all knee arthroplasty procedures, and is most commonly performed using mobile-bearing designs. Fixed bearing eliminates the risk of bearing dislocati... Read More about Survivorship and clinical outcome of the minimally invasive Uniglide medial fixed bearing, all-polyethylene tibia, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at a mean follow-up of 7.3years.

Home-based Reach-to-Grasp training for people after stroke is feasible: A pilot randomised controlled trial (2016)
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© The Author(s) 2016. Objective: To determine feasibility of a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of home-based Reach-to-Grasp training after stroke. Design: single-blind parallel group RCT. Participants: Residual arm deficit less than 12 months post-... Read More about Home-based Reach-to-Grasp training for people after stroke is feasible: A pilot randomised controlled trial.

Effect of formulation variables on oral grittiness and preferences of multiparticulate formulations in adult volunteers (2016)
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Lopez, F. L., Bowles, A., Gul, M. O., Clapham, D., Ernest, T. B., & Tuleu, C. (2016). Effect of formulation variables on oral grittiness and preferences of multiparticulate formulations in adult volunteers. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 92, 156-162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2016.07.006

© 2016 The Authors Multiparticulate formulations are composed of multiple solid dosage units which can be administered directly to the mouth or sprinkled on food. Oral grittiness (i.e. rough mouthfeel) may arise from the presence of particles in the... Read More about Effect of formulation variables on oral grittiness and preferences of multiparticulate formulations in adult volunteers.

Problems, solutions, and strategies reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews (2016)
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© 2016 American Physical Therapy Association. Background: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) could offer a non-drug form of pain relief, but there is no consensus regarding its effectiveness for chronic musculoskeletal pain or chronic... Read More about Problems, solutions, and strategies reported by users of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Qualitative exploration using patient interviews.

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016 (2016)
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Dommerholt, J., Grieve, R., Finnegan, M., & Hooks, T. (2016). A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 20(3), 657-671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.07.009

The overview of the myofascial pain literature includes a wide variety of basic and clinical studies, ranging from assessing muscle activation patterns to the impact of platelet-rich plasma injections. Contributions to the literature once again came... Read More about A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – July 2016.

The feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome (2016)
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© Queen’s Printer and Controller of HMSO 2016. Background: Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a heritable disorder associated with laxity and pain in multiple joints. Physiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment, but there is little research investi... Read More about The feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of physiotherapy for adults with joint hypermobility syndrome.

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of outpatient physiotherapy after knee replacement for osteoarthritis: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (2016)
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Wylde, V., Artz, N., Marques, E., Lenguerrand, E., Dixon, S., Beswick, A. D., …Gooberman-Hill, R. (2016). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of outpatient physiotherapy after knee replacement for osteoarthritis: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Trials, 17(1), Article 289. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-016-1418-x

© 2016 Wylde et al. Background: Primary total knee replacement is a common operation that is performed to provide pain relief and restore functional ability. Inpatient physiotherapy is routinely provided after surgery to enhance recovery prior to hos... Read More about Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of outpatient physiotherapy after knee replacement for osteoarthritis: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS) (2016)
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© 2016 Hurley et al. Background: The Medical Research Council framework provides a useful general approach to designing and evaluating complex interventions, but does not provide detailed guidance on how to do this and there is little evidence of how... Read More about Using intervention mapping to develop a theory-driven, group-based complex intervention to support self-management of osteoarthritis and low back pain (SOLAS).