Outputs (18)

Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A nested qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial (2020)
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Stephens, G., Littlewood, C., Foster, N. E., & Dikomitis, L. (2021). Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A nested qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 35(6), 911-919. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215520984025

Objective: To investigate acceptability, barriers to adherence with the interventions, and which outcome measures best reflect the participants' rehabilitation goals in a pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial evaluating early patient-dire... Read More about Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A nested qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of participants in a randomised controlled trial.

Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A multi-centre pilot & feasibility randomised controlled trial (RaCeR) (2020)
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Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of a multi-centre randomised controlled trial to compare the clinical and cost-effectiveness of early patient-directed rehabilitation versus standard rehabilitation following surgical repair of the rotator cuff... Read More about Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A multi-centre pilot & feasibility randomised controlled trial (RaCeR).

Self-reported management among people with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: An observational study (2020)
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Smythe, A., Rathi, S., Pavlova, N., Littlewood, C., Connell, D., Haines, T., & Malliaras, P. (2021). Self-reported management among people with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: An observational study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 51, Article 102305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102305

Background: Rotator cuff related shoulder pain is the most common cause of shoulder pain. Whilst guidelines recommend conservative management prior to imaging, injection or surgical management, recent findings suggest that patients experience managem... Read More about Self-reported management among people with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: An observational study.

Rehabilitation following proximal humeral fracture in the UK National Health Service: A survey of publicly facing information (2020)
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Rohun, J., May, P., & Littlewood, C. (2020). Rehabilitation following proximal humeral fracture in the UK National Health Service: A survey of publicly facing information. Musculoskeletal Care, 19(2), 193-198. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1523

Introduction: Proximal humeral fractures (PHF) are a common injury in the older population but there is limited research evaluating rehabilitation following PHF. The aim of this study was to understand current National Health Service (NHS) practice f... Read More about Rehabilitation following proximal humeral fracture in the UK National Health Service: A survey of publicly facing information.

The effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation programmes on postoperative outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a systematic review (2020)
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Carter, {. M., Littlewood, C., Webster, {. E., & Smith, {. E. (2020). The effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation programmes on postoperative outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a systematic review. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 21, 647. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03676-6

Background: To explore the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation programmes (PreHab) on postoperative physical and psychological outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Method: A systematic search was conducted fro... Read More about The effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation programmes on postoperative outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction: a systematic review.

Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey of current practice (2020) (2020)
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Littlewood, C., Mazuquin, B., Moffatt, M., & Bateman, M. (2021). Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey of current practice (2020). Musculoskeletal Care, 19(2), 165-171. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1514

Introduction: Approaches to rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair are variable but typically include 4–6 weeks of immobilisation followed by a gradual introduction of movement and activity. However, research has questioned whether such an appr... Read More about Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey of current practice (2020).

Internet and Telerehabilitation-Delivered Management of Rotator Cuff–Related Shoulder Pain (INTEL Trial): Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial (2020)
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Background: Rotator cuff–related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is a common and disabling musculoskeletal condition. Internet-based and telerehabilitation delivery of recommended care may improve access to care and improve adherence and outcomes.Objective: Th... Read More about Internet and Telerehabilitation-Delivered Management of Rotator Cuff–Related Shoulder Pain (INTEL Trial): Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Trial.

Guidelines for the use of diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal pain conditions affecting the lower back, knee and shoulder: A scoping review (2020)
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Cuff, A., Parton, S., Tyer, R., Dikomitis, L., Foster, N., & Littlewood, C. (2020). Guidelines for the use of diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal pain conditions affecting the lower back, knee and shoulder: A scoping review. Musculoskeletal Care, 18(4), 546-554. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1497

Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is one of the most common reasons for primary care consultation, particularly pain in the lower back (LBP), knee and shoulder. The use of diagnostic imaging for MSK pain is increasing, but it is unclear whether... Read More about Guidelines for the use of diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal pain conditions affecting the lower back, knee and shoulder: A scoping review.

Development of a physiotherapist-led exercise programme for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff for the SPeEDy study (2020)
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Objectives: The SPeEDy study (Surgery vs. physiotherapist-led exercise for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff) is a two-arm, parallel group, pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial aiming to evaluate the feasibility of a future main trial.... Read More about Development of a physiotherapist-led exercise programme for traumatic tears of the rotator cuff for the SPeEDy study.

Elephant in the room: how much pain is ok? If physiotherapy exercise RCTs do not report it, we will never answer the question (2020)
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Smith, B. E., Riel, H., Vicenzino, B., & Littlewood, C. (2020). Elephant in the room: how much pain is ok? If physiotherapy exercise RCTs do not report it, we will never answer the question. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(14), 821-822. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101289

Pain experience and response associated with exercise is likely important and may for some conditions be an essential part of recovery, but we lack data. The patient's pain experience is currently absent from the reporting guideline for exercise RCTs... Read More about Elephant in the room: how much pain is ok? If physiotherapy exercise RCTs do not report it, we will never answer the question.