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Stroke is a significant source of mortality and long-term disability in the
United States. Of persons who survive a stroke, approximately 50% will have
hemiplegia, half of whom will live with a nonfunctional arm. Hemiplegic shoulder
pain (HSP), which occurs in most patients with hemiplegia, reduces participation
and worsens outcomes in rehabilitation. Management of HSP is challenging because
its causes are multifactorial and there is limited, conflicting, or nonspecific
evidence in support of most treatments. This article develops an effective
approach for diagnosis and treatment using the best available evidence to aid
practitioners in obtaining optimal results.
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