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Review
. 2015 Nov;26(4):641-55.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.06.007. Epub 2015 Sep 9.

Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Richard D Wilson  1 , John Chae  2
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Review

Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain

Richard D Wilson et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Hemiplegic shoulder pain is a common complaint for stroke survivors. Many pathologies are included in the diagnosis of hemiplegic shoulder pain, and many with shoulder pain have a multifactorial cause. This article provides rehabilitation specialists with an approach to evaluation and management of those with hemiplegic shoulder pain.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Shoulder pain; Stroke; Treatment.

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