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Assessment, diagnosis and management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., McCabe, C., Turton, A., Cramp, M., & Smith, M. (2016, May). Assessment, diagnosis and management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-Wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice. Poster presented at British Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Harrogate, UK

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
Kumar, P., & Brouwers, J. (2016, March). A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study report. Poster presented at International ACPIN Conference, London, UK

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
Kumar, P., Gibson, R., Greet, J., Mills, M., Rossall, F., & Whales, R. (2016, March). Is lycra sleeve effective for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study?. Paper presented at International ACPIN Conference, London, UK

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
Kumar, P., Cruziah, R., Bradley, M., Gray, S., & Swinkels, A. (2016). Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromiongreater tuberosity distance in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, 23(3), 147-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2015.1120455

© 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
Kumar, P., Gibson, R., Greet, J., Mills, M., Rossall, F., & Whales, R. (2015, December). Effectiveness of lycra sleeve for the management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke – A feasibility study. Poster presented at UK Stroke Forum Conference, Liverpool ACC Centre, Liverpool, UK

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
Kumar, P., & Brouwers, J. (2015, September). Use of potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain following stroke. Poster presented at Welsh Stroke Conference, Cardiff, Wales, UK

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
Kumar, P., Mardon, M., Bradley, M., Gray, S., & Swinkels, A. (2014). Assessment of glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia: Comparison between ultrasound and fingerbreadth palpation methods. Physical Therapy, 94(11), 1622-1631. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20130303

© 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.

The effect of arm position on the ultrasonographic measurements of the acromion-greater tuberosity distance (2014)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Bourke, C., Flanders, J., Gorman, T., & Patel, H. (2014). The effect of arm position on the ultrasonographic measurements of the acromion-greater tuberosity distance. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 30(3), 171-177. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593985.2013.834490

Ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance have shown to be reliable and valid in the assessment of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in patients with stroke. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effect o... Read More about The effect of arm position on the ultrasonographic measurements of the acromion-greater tuberosity distance.

Association between glenohumeral subluxation and hemiplegic shoulder pain in patients with stroke (2013)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Saunders, A., Ellis, E., & Whitlam, S. (2013). Association between glenohumeral subluxation and hemiplegic shoulder pain in patients with stroke. Physical Therapy Reviews, 18(2), 90-100. https://doi.org/10.1179/108331913X13608385943254

© 2013, © W. S. Maney & Son Ltd 2013. Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) and hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) are the most common musculoskeletal complications reported in patients with stroke. These secondary problems present considerable ch... Read More about Association between glenohumeral subluxation and hemiplegic shoulder pain in patients with stroke.

The effect of different arm positions on the ultrasonographic measurements of acromio-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Bourke, C., Gorman, T., Flanders, J., & Patel, H. (2011, July). The effect of different arm positions on the ultrasonographic measurements of acromio-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people. Poster presented at Joint Summer Meeting of the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine & The Society for Research in Rehabilitation,, Keele, UK

Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in post-stroke hemiplegia (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Kumar, P., Cruziah, R., Bradley, M., Gray, S., & Swinkels, A. (2011, July). Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in post-stroke hemiplegia. Paper presented at Joint Summer Meeting of the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine & The Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Keele, UK

Reliability and validity of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in poststroke hemiplegia (2011)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Bradley, M., Gray, S., & Swinkels, A. (2011). Reliability and validity of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in poststroke hemiplegia. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 92(5), 731-736. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2010.10.018

Objectives The primary aim of this study was to assess the intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance in patients with stroke using portable ultrasound. A secondary aim was to determine the d... Read More about Reliability and validity of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in poststroke hemiplegia.

Interrater and intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people (2011)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Chetwynd, J., Evans, A., Wardle, G., Crick, C., & Richardson, B. (2011). Interrater and intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 27(2), 172-175. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593985.2010.481012

Acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance could potentially be used to assess rotator cuff tears and shoulder subluxation in patients with poststroke hemiplegia. The aim of this study was to assess the interrater and intrarater reliability of ultras... Read More about Interrater and intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people.