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Routine X-rays for suspected frozen shoulder offer little over diagnosis based on history and clinical examination alone (2019)
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Roberts, S., Dearne, R., Keen, S., Littlewood, C., Taylor, S., & Deacon, P. (2019). Routine X-rays for suspected frozen shoulder offer little over diagnosis based on history and clinical examination alone. Musculoskeletal Care, 17(2), 288-292. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1396

Introduction: Frozen shoulder is a common condition, and current guidelines state that it is a diagnosis of exclusion. Along with a history and clinical examination, routine X-ray is mandated, to rule out any “masquerading” pathology such as fracture... Read More about Routine X-rays for suspected frozen shoulder offer little over diagnosis based on history and clinical examination alone.

Rotator CUFF disorders: A survey of current physiotherapy practice in Belgium and the Netherlands (2019)
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Pieters, L., Voogt, L., Bury, J., Littlewood, C., Feijen, S., Cavaggion, C., & Struyf, F. (2019). Rotator CUFF disorders: A survey of current physiotherapy practice in Belgium and the Netherlands. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 43, 45-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2019.06.001

Background: Disorders of the rotator cuff are a common musculoskeletal pain presentation in the general population, and treatment by a physiotherapist is often prescribed. In 2011, 2016, surveys of physiotherapy practice in the United Kingdom (UK) we... Read More about Rotator CUFF disorders: A survey of current physiotherapy practice in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Protocol for a multi-centre pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial with a nested qualitative study: rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair (the RaCeR study) (2019)
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Background: Shoulder pain is a highly prevalent complaint and disorders of the rotator cuff, including tears, are thought to be the most common cause. The number of operations repair the torn rotator cuff has risen significantly in recent years. Whil... Read More about Protocol for a multi-centre pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial with a nested qualitative study: rehabilitation following rotator cuff repair (the RaCeR study).

Musculoskeletal pain and exercise - Challenging existing paradigms and introducing new (2019)
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Smith, B. E., Hendrick, P., Bateman, M., Holden, S., Littlewood, C., Smith, T. O., & Logan, P. (2019). Musculoskeletal pain and exercise - Challenging existing paradigms and introducing new. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(14), 907-912. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098983

Screening of the cervical spine in subacromial shoulder pain: A systematic review (2019)
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Walker, T., Salt, E., Lynch, G., & Littlewood, C. (2019). Screening of the cervical spine in subacromial shoulder pain: A systematic review. Shoulder and Elbow, 11(4), 305-315. https://doi.org/10.1177/1758573218798023

Background: Subacromial shoulder pain is a common clinical presentation with much diagnostic uncertainty. Some of this uncertainty relates to the involvement of the cervical spine as a source or contribution to subacromial shoulder pain. Currently, t... Read More about Screening of the cervical spine in subacromial shoulder pain: A systematic review.

A survey of physiotherapy practice (2018) in the United Kingdom for patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (2019)
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Purpose: Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing lateral hip pain. It affects up to 23.5% of women and 8% of men between 50 and 75 years old. Sufferers report comparable quality of life and functional performance... Read More about A survey of physiotherapy practice (2018) in the United Kingdom for patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

Effectiveness of formal physical therapy following total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review (2018)
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Edwards, P. K., Ebert, J. R., Littlewood, C., Ackland, T., & Wang, A. (2018). Effectiveness of formal physical therapy following total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review. Shoulder and Elbow, 12(2), 136-143. https://doi.org/10.1177/1758573218812038

Background: Physical therapy is considered routine practice following total shoulder arthroplasty. To date, current regimens are based on clinical opinion, with evidence-based recommendations. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the eff... Read More about Effectiveness of formal physical therapy following total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review.

Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for plantar heel pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis (2018)
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Objective: To evaluate the comparative effectiveness of current treatment options for plantar heel pain (PHP).

Design: Systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA).

Data sources: Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED, PEDro, Cochrane Database, W... Read More about Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for plantar heel pain: a systematic review with network meta-analysis.

Psychosocial variables and presence, severity and prognosis of plantar heel pain: A systematic review of cross-sectional and prognostic associations (2018)
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Drake, C., Mallows, A., & Littlewood, C. (2018). Psychosocial variables and presence, severity and prognosis of plantar heel pain: A systematic review of cross-sectional and prognostic associations. Musculoskeletal Care, 16, 329-338. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.1246

Objective: Plantar heel pain (PHP) is often disabling, and persistent symptoms are common. Psychosocial variables are known to affect pain and disability but the association of these factors with PHP has yet to be established. The purpose of the pres... Read More about Psychosocial variables and presence, severity and prognosis of plantar heel pain: A systematic review of cross-sectional and prognostic associations.

Reliability of the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure and association of within-session and between-session changes with functional outcomes (2018)
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Meakins, A., May, S., & Littlewood, C. (2018). Reliability of the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure and association of within-session and between-session changes with functional outcomes. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 4(1), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000342

Background: Despite being a common problem, there is considerable diagnostic uncertainty with regard to shoulder pain. This uncertainty relates to the reliability and validity of current examination tests. The Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure... Read More about Reliability of the Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure and association of within-session and between-session changes with functional outcomes.