Painful shoulder in hemiplegia: Prevention and treatment

S. Irwin-Carruthers; M. J. Runnalls

doi:10.4102/sajp.v36i1.1435

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Painful shoulder in hemiplegia: Prevention and treatment

S. Irwin-Carruthers, M. J. Runnalls

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S. Irwin-Carruthers, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa
M. J. Runnalls, University of Stellenbosch and Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa

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Abstract

The painful shoulder which occurs in hemiplegia, is discussed. Possible mechanisms causing the pain, preventative measures based on the neurodevelopmental approach to treatment and therapeutic measures including treatment by means of passive movement, are described.

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