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Hip and knee replacements: Should we follow them up? A survey of orthopaedic health professionals (2020)
Journal Article

The aim of this study was to collect evidence on the current view of orthopaedic health professionals on follow-up services after hip or knee replacement. It consisted of a short survey that was distributed, following ethical approval, at the British... Read More about Hip and knee replacements: Should we follow them up? A survey of orthopaedic health professionals.

Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review (2020)
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© 2020, The Author(s). Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) are heritable connective tissue disorders associated with pain, activity limitations and participation restrictions. A key feature is reported... Read More about Quantitative measures of tissue mechanics to detect hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility syndrome disorders: a systematic review.

Setting up an arthroplasty care practitioner-led virtual clinic for follow-up of orthopaedic patients (2019)
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Abstract
This article provides an overview of the set up for an arthroplasty care practitioner (ACP)-led virtual orthopaedic clinic (VOC). Suitable patients attend a local hospital for an X-ray and complete a questionnaire, but do not physically att... Read More about Setting up an arthroplasty care practitioner-led virtual clinic for follow-up of orthopaedic patients.

Mid inter-epicondyle trochlea intersection (MIELTI): Proposal of a new index for identifying the deepest part of the trochlea (2019)
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Background: Tibial tuberosity trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) is an important radiological measurement in patellofemoral instability (PFI). Where instability is recurrent, a value ≥ 20 mm is considered an indication for tubercle medialisation. Troc... Read More about Mid inter-epicondyle trochlea intersection (MIELTI): Proposal of a new index for identifying the deepest part of the trochlea.

The role of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of rheumatoid-arthritis-related fatigue (2019)
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Non-pharmacological interventions may be beneficial in the management of rheumatoid arthritis related fatigue. A narrative review was undertaken, with a focus upon research published in the past 6 years. Seven studies were identified, four focusing u... Read More about The role of non-pharmacological interventions in the management of rheumatoid-arthritis-related fatigue.

Advancing stiffness measurement in rheumatic disease: Report from the stiffness special interest group at OMERACT 2018 (2019)
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Objective. To improve measurement of stiffness in rheumatic disease.

Methods. Data presented included (1) 2 qualitative projects, (2) the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) stiffness patient-reported outcome measure (RAST), and (3) 3 items assessing stiffn... Read More about Advancing stiffness measurement in rheumatic disease: Report from the stiffness special interest group at OMERACT 2018.

Stakeholder requirements for an ethical framework to sustain multiple research projects in an emerging living lab involving older adults (2019)
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© The Author(s) 2019. Living Lab (LL) research should follow clear ethical guidelines and principles. While these exist in specific disciplinary contexts, there is a lack of tailored and specific ethical guidelines for the design, development, and im... Read More about Stakeholder requirements for an ethical framework to sustain multiple research projects in an emerging living lab involving older adults.

Physiotherapy outcome measures of haemophilia acute bleed episodes: What matters to patients? (2019)
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© 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd Introduction: The research was conducted at a UK teaching hospital and Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre (CCC) as part of a research programme investigating physiotherapy for acute bleed management. Aim: The aim of... Read More about Physiotherapy outcome measures of haemophilia acute bleed episodes: What matters to patients?.

A survey examining the use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation on adult intensive care units across the UK (2019)
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Introduction: Despite potential benefits, it is not known how widely physiotherapists use mechanical insufflation-exsufflation devices on UK adult intensive care units. This survey aimed to describe mechanical insufflation-exsufflation use in UK adul... Read More about A survey examining the use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation on adult intensive care units across the UK.

Welcoming Generation Z: understanding multi-generational working and learning within Radiography (2019)
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Is radial slab better than a dorsal slab in maintaining initial reduction in distal radius fractures? (2019)
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Background: Displaced extra-articular fractures with dorsal comminution of distal radius are initially immobilised in a radial or a dorsal plaster slab after manipulation. The theoretical advantage of the radial slab is that it allows three point mou... Read More about Is radial slab better than a dorsal slab in maintaining initial reduction in distal radius fractures?.

Sensory function and pain experience in Arthritis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome and healthy volunteers: A cross-sectional study (2019)
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify relationships between sensory function and pain in common pain conditions (Arthritis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)) and healthy participants. Sensory abnormalities are... Read More about Sensory function and pain experience in Arthritis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome and healthy volunteers: A cross-sectional study.

A road less travelled: Using experience based co-design to map children’s and families’ emotional journey following burn injury and identify service improvements (2019)
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Background
The emotional impact after a child’s burn injury is poorly understood. Greater insight into the emotional journey can aid services’ ability to meet patients/families’ needs. To bridge the gap, this study employed an abbreviate... Read More about A road less travelled: Using experience based co-design to map children’s and families’ emotional journey following burn injury and identify service improvements.

Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study (2019)
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Purpose: Little attention has been paid to psychosocial factors in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome (hypermobility type). This study sought to identify the psychosocial impact by examining participants’ lived experiences; and i... Read More about Understanding the psychosocial impact of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobility Type: A qualitative interview study.

Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness for long-term follow-up of total hip arthroplasty (2019)
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Objectives
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is highly successful but national registries indicate that average age has lowered and that younger patients are at higher risk of revision. Long-term follow-up of THA was historically recommended to identify... Read More about Systematic review of the clinical effectiveness for long-term follow-up of total hip arthroplasty.

Towards UK poSt Arthroplasty Follow-up rEcommendations (UK SAFE): Protocol for an evaluation of the requirements for arthroplasty follow-up, and the production of consensus-based recommendations (2019)
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Introduction
Hip and knee arthroplasties have revolutionised the management of degenerative joint diseases and, due to an ageing population, are becoming increasingly common. Follow-up of joint prostheses is to identify problems in symptomatic or as... Read More about Towards UK poSt Arthroplasty Follow-up rEcommendations (UK SAFE): Protocol for an evaluation of the requirements for arthroplasty follow-up, and the production of consensus-based recommendations.

The biopsychosocial barriers and enablers to being physically active following childbirth: A systematic literature review (2019)
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Background: Physical activity brings significant health benefits. Childbirth presents many physical, emotional and practical challenges to women and is known to disrupt engagement in regular physical activity. However the specific barriers and enable... Read More about The biopsychosocial barriers and enablers to being physically active following childbirth: A systematic literature review.

Radiotherapy students’ perceptions of support provided by clinical supervisors (2019)
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Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of radiotherapy students on clinical placement, specifically focussing on the provision of well-being support from clinical supervisors.Materials and methods: Twenty-five students from the Uni... Read More about Radiotherapy students’ perceptions of support provided by clinical supervisors.

Developing a group intervention to manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis through modifying physical activity (2019)
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© 2019 The Author(s). Background: Fatigue is a major symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There is some evidence that physical activity (PA) may be effective in reducing RA fatigue. However, few PA interventions have been designed to manage fatigue... Read More about Developing a group intervention to manage fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis through modifying physical activity.

Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study (2019)
Journal Article

© Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Introduction Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is commonly reported in people with stroke. Lycra sleeves provide a compressive and supportive effect, influencing the neuromuscular activity in the affected body segment.... Read More about Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study.