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Designing, implementing and testing an intervention of affective intelligent agents in nursing virtual reality teaching simulations - A qualitative study (2024)
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Loizou, M., Arnab, S., Lameras, P., Hartley, T., Loizides, . F., Kumar, P., & Sumilo, D. (in press). Designing, implementing and testing an intervention of affective intelligent agents in nursing virtual reality teaching simulations - A qualitative study. Frontiers in Digital Humanities,

Emotions play an important role in human-computer interaction, but there is limited research on affective and emotional virtual agent design in the area of teaching simulations for healthcare provision. The purpose of this work is twofold: firstly, t... Read More about Designing, implementing and testing an intervention of affective intelligent agents in nursing virtual reality teaching simulations - A qualitative study.

Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives (2022)
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Kumar, P., Jones, R., Cramp, M., Greenwood, R., White, P., & Turton, A. (2023). Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives. Physiotherapy, 118, 31-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2022.08.002

Background: Previous studies found that the Lycra sleeve has potential to reduce glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke. The primary aim of this study was to explore the acceptability of the Lycra sleeve from patients’, carers’ and staff perc... Read More about Acceptability of Lycra arm sleeve in people with sub-acute stroke: Patients', carers' and clinicians' perspectives.

A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance (2022)
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Bennett, T., Kumar, P., & Ruiz Garate, V. R. (2022). A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance. Sensors, 22(13), https://doi.org/10.3390/s22134789

Sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers are fundamental daily motions that enable all other types of ambulation and gait. However, the ability to perform these motions can be severely impaired by different factors, such as the occurrence of a stroke,... Read More about A machine learning model for predicting sit-to-stand trajectories of people with and without stroke: towards adaptive robotic assistance.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
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Kumar, P., Fernando, C., Mendoza, D., & Shah, R. (2022). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. Physical Therapy Reviews, 27(3), 191-204. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2021.2019369

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 40% of people with stroke and has been associated with spasticity and glenohumeral subluxation. The frequency of HSP has reduced in the last two decades which is most likely due to imp... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Does the application of a Lycra arm sleeve change shoulder biomechanics in people with stroke? - A preliminary study (2021)
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Kumar, P. (2022). Does the application of a Lycra arm sleeve change shoulder biomechanics in people with stroke? - A preliminary study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 34(2), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000408

Introduction Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous studies found that a Lycra sleeve can reduce acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance (used for assessment of GHS) in people with chronic str... Read More about Does the application of a Lycra arm sleeve change shoulder biomechanics in people with stroke? - A preliminary study.

Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study (2021)
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Kumar, P., Brodie, S., Molton, J., O'Reilly, R., Steele, J., Pearce, A., …Caleb-Solly, P. (2023). Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 35(2), 122-128. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000406

Introduction To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. The aim of this study was to test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper-limb (UL) movemen... Read More about Accelerometers-embedded Lycra sleeves to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study.

Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review (2021)
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Kumar, P., Shah, R., Fernando, C., & Mendoza, D. (2021). Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Stroke, 16(3), 9-37. https://doi.org/10.1177/17474930211059996

Introduction: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is reported in up to 47% of people with stroke. Since the development of the national guidelines for stroke, the management of HSP has evolved. The aim of this systematic literature review was to explore... Read More about Risk and associated factors for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with stroke: A systematic literature review.

Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2020)
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Kumar, P., Turton, A., Cramp, M., Smith, M., & McCabe, C. (2021). Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice. Physiotherapy Research International, 26(1), Article e1874. https://doi.org/10.1002/pri.1874

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore, via an online survey, how therapists assess, diagnose and manage hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) in the United Kingdom. The objectives were to explore (1) how therapists assessed HSP, (2) what the aim... Read More about Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK-wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice.

Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke (2020)
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Kumar, P., Jones, R., Easton, C., Grrenwood, R., & Turton, A. (2020). Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215520902499

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common secondary complication reported in up to 81% of people with stroke. The aims of this study were to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a fully powered randomized controlled trial of the Lycra... Read More about Feasibility of a randomized controlled trial of Lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation in people with stroke.

Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke (2019)
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Kumar, P., Jones, R., Easton, C., & Turton, A. (2019). Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke. International Journal of Stroke, 14(4), 9-55. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493019882907

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common secondary complication reported in up to 81% of people with stroke. The aims of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a fully powered randomised controlled trial of the Lyc... Read More about Feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of lycra sleeve for management of glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in people with stroke.

Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study (2019)
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Kumar, P., Desai, A., & Elliot, L. (2020). Does the Application of a Lycra Arm Sleeve Change Shoulder Biomechanics in Young Healthy People? A Mechanistic Study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 32(1), 32-37. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000265

© 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.

Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke (2019)
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Kumar, P., Bradley, M., Gray, S., & Swinkels, A. (2020). Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 22(2), 79-85. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2018.1549273

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a commonly reported post-stroke complication which has a negative effect on rehabilitation. Objective: To explore the association between GHS and other clinical outcomes in people with post-stroke hemip... Read More about Association between ultrasound assessment of glenohumeral subluxation and shoulder pain, muscle strength, active range of movement and upper limb function in people with stroke.

The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study (2019)
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Kumar, P. (2019). The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study. Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics, 31(1), 70-75. https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0000000000000226

© 2018 by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Introduction The primary aim of this preliminary prospective cross-sectional study was to assess the effects of Lycra arm sleeves on the glenohumeral subluxation (acromiongreater tuberosi... Read More about The effects of lycra arm sleeve on glenohumeral subluxation in poststroke hemiplegia - A preliminary study.

Does Lycra sleeve alter acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity, and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia (2018)
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Kumar, P., Macleod, L., Mohan, P., Wheeler, C., & Wai Tse, G. (2018). Does Lycra sleeve alter acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity, and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia. Clinical Rehabilitation, 32, 1406– 1417. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215518784346

Background: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous studies found that a Lycra sleeve can reduce acromion-greater tuberosity distance (used for assessment of GHS) in people with chronic stroke (n... Read More about Does Lycra sleeve alter acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity, and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia.

The effects of Lycra sleeves on acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia (2017)
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Kumar, P., Macleod, L., Mohan, P., Wheeler, C., & Wai Tse, G. (2017). The effects of Lycra sleeves on acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia. International Journal of Stroke, 12(5S), 7-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493017732216

Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in up to 81% of patients with stroke. Our previous studies found that a Lycra sleeve can reduce acromion-greater tuberosity distance (used for assessment of GHS) in people with chronic stroke (n=5). In a rec... Read More about The effects of Lycra sleeves on acromion-greater tuberosity distance, muscle activity and scapula position in people with post-stroke hemiplegia.

Assessment approaches for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A scoping review (2017)
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Kumar, P., Hugman, J., Owen C, C., Smith, E., Redfern, M., & Trenouth, S. (2017). Assessment approaches for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A scoping review. International Journal of Stroke, 12(5S), 7-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493017732216

Abstract Introduction Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (HSP) is reported between 16% and 84% in people with stroke. A recent survey of therapists in the UK reported that clinicians are using a wide range of assessment approaches irrespective of the underlyi... Read More about Assessment approaches for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A scoping review.

Use of portable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with Chronic Stroke: A case series (2017)
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Kumar, P., & Brouwers, J. (2017). Use of portable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with Chronic Stroke: A case series. International Journal of Stroke, 12(5S), 7-59. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493017732216

Abstract Introduction Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) has a reported incidence of up to 84% of patients. HSP is multi-factorial in nature and interventions are very varied but are generally unsatisfactory. The objective of this case series study is t... Read More about Use of portable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain in people with Chronic Stroke: A case series.

Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people (2017)
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Kumar, P., & Attwood, M. (2018). Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people. Musculoskeletal Care, 16(1), 163-166. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1206

Acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT) distance is used to assess shoulder pathologies including rotator cuff tears. The aim of this pilot study was, to provide short course of training and assess inter-rater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements o... Read More about Inter-rater reliability of ultrasound measurements of acromion–greater tuberosity distance between experienced and novice raters in healthy people.

Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme (2016)
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Kumar, P., & Shelly, R. (2016). Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme. International Journal of Stroke, 11(9 (4S)), 60-60

Introduction: Individuals with stroke are less physically active and have increased risk of secondary problems such as weakness, fear of falls, loss of confidence, social isolation and depression leading to increased disability. Group exercise classe... Read More about Group exercise class for people with chronic stroke: A service improvement programme.

Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice (2016)
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Kumar, P., McCabe, C., Turton, A., & Cramp, M. (2016). Management of hemiplegic shoulder pain: A UK wide online survey of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practice. International Journal of Stroke, 11(9 (4S)), 56-57

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.

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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Kumar, P., Desai, A., Dillon, Z., Elliot, L., & Hamilton, F. (2016). Investigating the effects of lycra sleeves on shoulder girdle: A study to inform management of glenohumeral subluxation in post-stroke hemiplegia. International Journal of Stroke, 11(9 (4S)), 55-56

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.

A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study (2016)
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Kumar, P., & Brouwers, J. (2016). A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study. International Journal of Stroke, 11(9 (3S)), https://doi.org/10.1177/1747493016670567

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 s... Read More about A novel approach using potable diagnostic ultrasound to inform treatment choices for hemiplegic shoulder pain – A case study.

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

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

Reliability and validity of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in poststroke hemiplegia (2011)
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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)
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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.

Within-day and day-to-day intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people (2010)
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Kumar, P., Bradley, M., & Swinkels, A. (2010). Within-day and day-to-day intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 26(5), 347-351. https://doi.org/10.3109/09593980903059522

Shoulder subluxation is subjectively assessed by a palpable increase in the distance between the acromion and the humerus. Diagnostic ultrasound has potential for objective assessment of this distance. We used portable ultrasound to measure the dista... Read More about Within-day and day-to-day intrarater reliability of ultrasonographic measurements of acromion-greater tuberosity distance in healthy people.

Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke (2010)
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Kumar, P., Kassam, J., Denton, C., Taylor, E., & Chatterley, A. (2010). Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke. Physical Therapy Reviews, 15(1), 3-11. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328810X12647087218596

© 2010 Maney Publishing. Objective: Shoulder subluxation is reported in up to 81% of stroke patients. It presents considerable challenges to those involved in rehabilitation. Extensive research has focused on treatment strategies used to reduce sublu... Read More about Risk factors for inferior shoulder subluxation in patients with stroke.

A critical review of shoulder subluxation and its association with other post-stroke complications (2009)
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Kumar, P., & Swinkels, A. (2009). A critical review of shoulder subluxation and its association with other post-stroke complications. Physical Therapy Reviews, 14(1), 13-25. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328809X405883

© 2009 Maney Publishing. Objectives: Shoulder subluxation affects up to 81% of patients with stroke and has been the subject of clinical research studies for decades. Despite this, its role in upper limb recovery is poorly understood. Subluxation has... Read More about A critical review of shoulder subluxation and its association with other post-stroke complications.

A study to investigate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonic measures of acromio-humeral distance in healthy individuals: Abstract from Proceedings of SRR (2009)
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Evans, A., Chetwynd, J., Wardle, G., Richardson, B., Crick, C., & Kumar, P. (2009). A study to investigate the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of ultrasonic measures of acromio-humeral distance in healthy individuals: Abstract from Proceedings of SRR. Clinical Rehabilitation, 23(5), 472-479. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215509102904