Analysis of the current status of knowledge, attitudes, and practices among stroke-related healthcare professionals in the treatment of shoulder pain in hemiplegic patients.

Objective: To investigate the current status of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of healthcare professionals in stroke-related departments of primary-level tertiary hospitals regarding the prevention and treatment of hemiplegic shoulder pain, and to analyze influencing factors. This aims to provide a reference for further training, guidance, and management of hemiplegic shoulder pain.

Methods: A total of 123 healthcare professionals from stroke-related departments of two tertiary hospitals in a county-level city in Zhejiang province were selected as the research subjects from March 6, 2023, to March 14, 2023.

Targeting scapular muscles with facilitatory movement patterns to improve upper extremity function in gangliocapsular stroke: a case report.

Background: Gangliocapsular stroke is a specific type of hemorrhagic stroke that primarily affects the basal ganglia and internal capsule due to rupture of the lenticulostriate perforating arteries. Patients afflicted with this condition often present with contralateral motor deficits, particularly affecting the upper extremity. Additionally, these individuals may experience challenges in coordination and stability, largely due to the involvement of the shoulder and scapular girdle.

The relationship between the ratio of the supraspinatus muscle thickness measured by ultrasound imaging and glenohumeral subluxation in stroke patients: a cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is a common complication in stroke patients with hemiplegia, occurring in approximately 17-81% of cases. This study aims to evaluate the relationship between shoulder muscle thickness and the degree of subluxation using ultrasound imaging.

Methods: A cross-sectional study of 61 stroke patients with hemiplegia was conducted, measuring supraspinatus muscle thickness, deltoid muscle thickness, and acromion-greater tuberosity (AGT).

Delayed presentation of traumatic cervical epidural hematoma: a case report and review of the pertinent literature.

A delayed presentation of traumatic spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) is a rare disease in which most patients are asymptomatic for days to weeks after the injury, followed by pain and then a neurological deficit. A 66-year-old woman who suffered a fractured right clavicle due to a bicycle accident 42 days previously, presented with left shoulder pain and left hemiplegia. The manual muscle test (MMT) scores of the left upper and lower limbs were all 1.

Combined Prolotherapy and Physical Therapy in a 60-Year-Old Man with Left Shoulder Pain and Limited Range of Motion (Frozen Shoulder) Following a Hemiplegic Stroke: A Case Report.

BACKGROUND Frozen shoulder with limited range of motion is a common and debilitating condition that occurs on the affected side following a stroke. The effectiveness of therapy was reported to be negatively correlated with the complexity of pathogenesis. Prolotherapy involves injection into the joint of a small amount of irritant, such as dextrose, which enhances tissue strength and facilitates healing by targeting joint spaces.

[Effect of interactive scalp acupuncture on upper limb function in patients with hemiplegia after stroke].

Objective: To explore the clinical effect of interactive scalp acupuncture combined with task-oriented mirror therapy on hemiplegia after stroke.

Methods: A total of 86 patients with hemiplegia after stroke were randomly divided into an observation group (43 cases, 2 cases dropped out) and a control group (43 cases, 2 cases dropped out). Both groups received routine treatment and rehabilitation treatment for stroke.

Comparative effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy and ultrasound therapy for hemiplegic shoulder pain in stroke patients: a randomized controlled trial".

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a prevalent clinical manifestation following stroke, often causing considerable discomfort and disability. Various therapeutic approaches have been developed to address HSP.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of HILT versus US therapy in alleviating HSP in stroke patients.

Feature analysis of joint motion in paralyzed and non-paralyzed upper limbs while reaching the occiput: A cross-sectional study in patients with mild hemiplegia.

The reaching motion to the back of the head with the hand is an important movement for daily living. The scores of upper limb function tests used in clinical practice alone are difficult to use as a reference when planning exercises for movement improvements. This cross-sectional study aimed to clarify in patients with mild hemiplegia the kinematic characteristics of paralyzed and non-paralyzed upper limbs reaching the occiput.

Pectoralis Major Tendon Rupture in a Spastic Hemiplegic Shoulder: A Complication of Home Stretching Pulley System.

Pectoralis major injuries are uncommon, typically affecting young male athletes engaging in high-intensity activities like weightlifting. A 62-yr-old man, who previously suffered a stroke leading to left hemiparesis, hemisensory loss, and spasticity, exhibited a left chest swelling during a rehabilitation clinic visit. Subsequent inquiries revealed his recent incorporation of a home-based pulley system for stretching exercises.

"Rhin sling," A Novel Type of Shoulder Sling in Post-Stroke Shoulder Subluxation: A Case Report.

This case report introduces a novel type of shoulder prosthesis in 2 patients with hemiplegic shoulder subluxation. A unique reel traction device was incorporated to allow easy traction and accurate correction of joint subluxation. X-ray images taken before and after application showed immediate correction effects that were maintained up to 2 hours after application with no change of sling position.

Effectiveness of a high-intensity laser for improving hemiplegic shoulder dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.

Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication that occurs after stroke and has been reported in up to 84% of hemiplegic patients. One of the recommended treatment options for shoulder pain is high-intensity laser therapy (HILT). This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy on pain, function and hand grip strength in patients with hemiplegic shoulder dysfunction.

Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation for preventing shoulder subluxation after stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Shoulder subluxation caused by paralysis after stroke is a serious issue affecting shoulder pain and functional prognosis. However, its preventive treatment has not been fully investigated.

Aim: To investigate the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) on the prevention of shoulder subluxation.

Effects of scapulo-humeral training on ultrasonographic and clinical evaluations in stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: After stroke, the effects of focused scapulo-humeral training with simultaneous assessment of the changes in shoulder subluxation, related muscle thicknesses and upper limb performance have not been studied in the literature.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week scapulo-humeral training program in addition to conventional rehabilitation on upper extremity/trunk functions, shoulder pain, and sonographic measurements of the shoulder joint and periscapular muscles.

Methods: Thirty stroke individuals were randomly separated into two groups as Group I-scapulo-humeral training (5F/10 M) and Group II - control (5F/10 M).

Clinical effect of acupoint application with turmeric blistering moxibustion plaster on post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain.

Objectives: To observe the effects of acupoint application with turmeric blistering moxibustion plaster on pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM) and upper limb motor function in the patients with post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain (PSHSP).

Methods: Eighty-two patients with PSHSP were randomly divided into an observation group (41 cases, 1 case was eliminated, 4 cases dropped out) and a control group (41 cases, 2 cases were eliminated and 2 cases dropped out). The routine treatment, nursing care and rehabilitation training were performed in the control group.

Effect of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Pain Management of Patients with Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Post-stroke hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication leading to significant activity limitation. Some approaches have been recommended for the management of HSP, and most of them have various adverse effects, while none were established to be effective. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of minimally invasive extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on patients with HSP pain management.

Sensorimotor rhythm and muscle activity in patients with stroke using mobile serious games to assist upper extremity rehabilitation.

Introduction: Exercise rehabilitation is crucial for neurological recovery in hemiplegia-induced upper limb dysfunction. Technology-assisted cortical activation in sensorimotor areas has shown potential for restoring motor function. This study assessed the feasibility of mobile serious games for stroke patients' motor rehabilitation.

Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Shoulder Pain: A Systematic Review.

Post-stroke shoulder pain (PSSP) is a debilitating consequence of hemiplegia, often hindering rehabilitation efforts and further limiting motor recovery. With the advent of robotic-assisted therapies in neurorehabilitation, there is potential for innovative interventions for PSSP. This study systematically reviewed the current literature to determine the effectiveness of robotic-assisted rehabilitation in addressing PSSP in stroke patients.