An Aid for the Management of Shoulder Pain in Hemiplegia

Abstract

This article describes the manufacture and use of a splint jacket which has proved to be of great value in the relief of severe shoulder pain in a hemiplegic person. It may be of use to others with this problem.

Treating Patients with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

“…Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were rated for methodological quality. [15][16][17][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] Before the consensus meeting, the reviewers disagreed on 64 out of 672 items (9.5%). Most disagreements between the reviewers resulted from reading errors and were easily resolved.…”

“…There are three randomized clinical trials (RCTs), 17,39,41 one randomized trial with a crossover design, 44 one controlled study (not randomized), 15 one multiple baseline design, 16 five case series, 33,34,38,40,42,43 and three case reports. [35][36][37] Of the fourteen studies, two included more than 50 patients 15,41 and five included less than 10 patients. 16,[35][36][37]42 Nine studies did not include a control group.…”

“…[35][36][37] Of the fourteen studies, two included more than 50 patients 15,41 and five included less than 10 patients. 16,[35][36][37]42 Nine studies did not include a control group. 16,[35][36][37][38]40,42,43 The characteristics of the study populations are also presented in …”

“…16,[35][36][37]42 Nine studies did not include a control group. 16,[35][36][37][38]40,42,43 The characteristics of the study populations are also presented in …”

“…36 In general, these interventions were quite adequately described ( Table 2). The co-interventions were either described in general terms only 15-17,34,35,37,38,40 -42,44 or not mentioned at all.…”