TY - JOUR T1 - Hemiplegic shoulder pain: a common clinical consequence of stroke JF - Practical Neurology JO - Pract Neurol SP - 88 LP - 91 DO - 10.1136/practneurol-2013-000606 VL - 14 IS - 2 AU - Ilke Coskun Benlidayi AU - Sibel Basaran Y1 - 2014/04/01 UR - http://pn.bmj.com/content/14/2/88.abstract N2 - Hemiplegic shoulder pain is common in stroke survivors, developing in up to 54% of patients. The underlying mechanisms include soft tissue lesions, impaired motor function and central nervous system-related phenomena. Hemiplegic shoulder pain has many underlying causes and is challenging to manage, requiring a team approach, including physicians, therapists and caregivers. The management strategy must target the underlying causes. Preventative measures, such as positioning and handling, can reduce the risk of developing hemiplegic shoulder pain. We have reviewed the literature on hemiplegic shoulder pain, and used this to categorise the underlying mechanisms, and to explore the best management strategies. ER -