Outputs (114)

Recommendations on patient-facing websites regarding diagnostic imaging for low back, knee, and shoulder pain: A scoping review (2022)
Journal Article

ObjectiveTo describe and synthesise the content of public-facing websites regarding the use of diagnostic imaging for adults with lower back pain, knee, and shoulder pain.MethodsScoping review conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidance. A Google se... Read More about Recommendations on patient-facing websites regarding diagnostic imaging for low back, knee, and shoulder pain: A scoping review.

Comparing an optimised physiotherapy treatment package with usual physiotherapy care for people with tennis elbow — protocol for the OPTimisE pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial (2022)
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Background: Physiotherapy is recommended for people with tennis elbow, but whilst a wide array of treatments is available, the optimal approach remains uncertain. We have therefore recently developed an optimised physiotherapy treatment package for t... Read More about Comparing an optimised physiotherapy treatment package with usual physiotherapy care for people with tennis elbow — protocol for the OPTimisE pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Effectiveness of early versus delayed rehabilitation following total shoulder replacement: A systematic review (2022)
Journal Article

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of early versus delayed rehabilitation following total shoulder replacement

Design: Intervention systematic review with narrative synthesis Literature Search: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus and the Coc... Read More about Effectiveness of early versus delayed rehabilitation following total shoulder replacement: A systematic review.

An analysis of publicly available National Health Service information leaflets for patients following an upper arm break (2022)
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May, P., Yeowell, G., Connell, L., & Littlewood, C. (2022). An analysis of publicly available National Health Service information leaflets for patients following an upper arm break. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 59, Article 102531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2022.102531

Background: Recovery following an upper arm break can be prolonged and cause loss of independence. Appropriate information provision to empower and enable active participation in rehabilitation is vital to achieve the best clinical outcomes.

Obje... Read More about An analysis of publicly available National Health Service information leaflets for patients following an upper arm break.

Development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) using best available evidence and an international consensus process (2022)
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Objectives: To develop a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) and to provide guidance for outcome evaluation in future studies.

Methods: We implemented a multi-stage mixed-methods design combining two systematic reviews, doma... Read More about Development of a core outcome set for lateral elbow tendinopathy (COS-LET) using best available evidence and an international consensus process.

Are Corticosteroid Injections Associated With Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies (2022)
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Whelan, G., Sim, J., Smith, B., Moffatt, M., & Littlewood, C. (2022). Are Corticosteroid Injections Associated With Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 480(6), 1061-1074. https://doi.org/10.1097/CORR.0000000000002145

BACKGROUND: Corticosteroid injection is a common treatment for individuals experiencing musculoskeletal pain, and it is part of the management of numerous orthopaedic conditions. However, there is concern about offering corticosteroid injections for... Read More about Are Corticosteroid Injections Associated With Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Musculoskeletal Pain? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Prospective Studies.

Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique (2021)
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Bateman, M., Saunders, B., Littlewood, C., & Hill, {. C. (2021). Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique. BMJ Open, 11, 1--8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053841

OBJECTIVES: There are a wide range of physiotherapy treatment options for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET); however, previous studies have reported inconsistent approaches to treatment and a lack of evidence demonstrating clinical effecti... Read More about Development of an optimised physiotherapist-led treatment protocol for lateral elbow tendinopathy: a consensus study using an online nominal group technique.

Pre-habilitation for patients awaiting total knee replacement in the United Kingdom National Health Service: A review of publicly facing information (2021)
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Stephens, G., Maarabouni, A., Mansell, G., & Littlewood, C. (2021). Pre-habilitation for patients awaiting total knee replacement in the United Kingdom National Health Service: A review of publicly facing information. Physiotherapy Practice and Research, 42(2), 137-143. https://doi.org/10.3233/ppr-210548

Approximately 14,000 - 21,500 individuals per year are dissatisfied with the outcome of their Total Knee Replacement (TKR) in the UK National Health Service (NHS). National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend that future rese... Read More about Pre-habilitation for patients awaiting total knee replacement in the United Kingdom National Health Service: A review of publicly facing information.

Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey exploring clinical equipoise among surgical members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (2021)
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Mazuquin, B., Bateman, M., Realpe, A., Drew, S., Rees, J., & Littlewood, C. (2021). Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey exploring clinical equipoise among surgical members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society. Shoulder and Elbow, 14(5), 568-573. https://doi.org/10.1177/17585732211059804

Background: We investigated clinical equipoise across surgical members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) in relation to rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair.

Method: An online survey explored clinical equipoise regarding ear... Read More about Rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair: A survey exploring clinical equipoise among surgical members of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society.

Predicting pain and function outcomes in people consulting with shoulder pain: The PANDA-S clinical cohort and qualitative study protocol (ISRCTN 46948079) (2021)
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Introduction: Shoulder pain is common in primary care but achieving definitive diagnosis is contentious leading to uncertainty in management. To inform optimal primary care for patients with shoulder pain, the study aims to (i) to investigate the sho... Read More about Predicting pain and function outcomes in people consulting with shoulder pain: The PANDA-S clinical cohort and qualitative study protocol (ISRCTN 46948079).