This review provides a complete discussion of the current literature on hemiplegic shoulder pain and complex regional pain syndrome post stroke. Levels of evidence are provided to clarify research based recommendations.
Author: Griffin Pauli
Evidence Review
In this review, rehabilitation therapies of upper extremity deficits are summarized, the current literature describes and assesses randomized controlled trials for these therapies, and conclusions about interventions' efficacy are made.
Evidence Review
This review contrasts the compensatory and restorative approaches to lower extremity rehabilitation. Literature pertaining to specific treatments is summarized and recommendations are made based on levels of evidence.