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I HAUSMANOWA-PETRUSEWICZ. 1959. Interaction in simultaneous motor functions.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archneurpsyc.1959.02340140039005
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The purpose of this study was to investigate validity and reliability of measuring the quadriceps femoris muscle strength on the affected side in hemiplegic patients with a hand-held dynamometer(HHD) to prepare for a multi-center cooperative study. Measurements of the known weights(8.972 and 18.665 kg) with HHD were 8.98 +/- 0.00 kg and 18.57 +/- 0.00 kg, respectively, and measurements with HHD were almost consistent with those with KIN-COM (gold standard), because the Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient was 0.99 (P < 0.001). There were significant differences in measurements of the quadriceps femoris muscle strength on the affected side in a hemiplegic patient between just anterior to the face of the ankle and 7 cm proximal to the ankle, and on a chair with or without a backrest (t-test, P < 0.05), but no significant difference was found between the 90 degrees and 60 degrees flexed position of the knee (t-test, 0.1 > P > 0.05). There were also no significant differences in muscle strength measured by three different examiners and on four trials, but significant differences were found among three patients (General Linear Model, P < 0.001). Therefore, by using the standardized measuring procedure, the HHD is reliable to measure strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle on the affected side in hemiplegic patients.
BACKGROUND: Hemiplegic shoulder pain is common after stroke causing hemiplegia. It adversely affects the recovery of arm function and independence in activities of daily living. Subluxation, abnormal tone and limited range of motion or capsular constrictions have been reported as potential causes. Other factors such as rotator cuff tears, brachial plexus injury, shoulder-hand syndrome and other pre-existing pathological conditions may also be associated with hemiplegic shoulder pain. The etiology remains unclear, but hemiplegic shoulder pain may result from a combination of the above factors. SCOPE: This literature review examines the possible causes of hemiplegic shoulder pain and discusses the implications for occupational therapy treatment. Occupational therapy interventions include proper positioning, facilitation of movement through purposeful therapeutic activities, increasing passive range of motion, implementation of external supports and treatment of shoulder-hand syndrome. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Understanding the processes involved will assist with effective assessment, treatment and prevention of hemiplegic shoulder pain. This will facilitate clients' participation in rehabilitation programs and move them towards attainment of optimal function.
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