Prescribing upper limb exercises after stroke: a survey of current UK therapy practice.

Authors

  • Louise A Connell
  • Naoimh E McMahon
  • Janice J Eng
  • Caroline L Watkins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1268

Keywords:

occupational therapy, physiotherapy, stroke, upper limb, exercise prescription.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the current practice of physiotherapists and occupational therapists in prescribing upper limb exercises to people after stroke and to explore differences between professions and work settings. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey design. PARTICIPANTS: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in UK stroke rehabilitation. RESULTS: The survey's response rate was 21.0% (n = 322)

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Published

2014-01-21

How to Cite

Connell, L. A., McMahon, N. E., Eng, J. J., & Watkins, C. L. (2014). Prescribing upper limb exercises after stroke: a survey of current UK therapy practice. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(3), 212–218. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1268

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