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2022


S Afr J Physiother


78


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Passive mobilisation of the shoulder in subacute stroke patients with persistent arm paresis: A randomised multiple treatment trial.

Authors

Van Bladel A, Cools A, Michielsen M, Oostra K, Cambier D
S Afr J Physiother. 2022; 78(1):1589.
PMID: 35281779.

Abstract

Performing a careful but effective mobilisation of the hemiplegic shoulder is essential for optimal muscle activation and to preserve the passive range of motion (PROM) needed to perform functional tasks. Studies concerning passive mobilisation of the post-stroke shoulder are scarce.