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Hamstring spasticity assessment: does the hip flexion angle impact outcomes? by Banky, Megan, Clark, Ross A, Mentiplay, Benjamin F, Olver, John H, Williams, Gavin

“…Hamstring spasticity is prevalent following neurological injury. The standardized assessment involves passive knee extension, in a position of 90° hip flexion…”
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A comparison of agreement between actigraphy and polysomnography for assessing sleep during posttraumatic amnesia by Fedele, Bianca, McKenzie, Dean, Williams, Gavin, Giles, Robert, Olver, John

“…Sleep disturbance often emerges in the early recovery phase following a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, known as posttraumatic amnesia. Actigraphy…”
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Is inpatient rehabilitation a predictor of a lower incidence of persistent knee pain 3-months following total knee replacement? A retrospective, observational study by Johns, Nathan, Naylor, Justine, McKenzie, Dean, Brady, Bernadette, Olver, John

“…Abstract Background Moderate to severe levels of persistent knee pain have been estimated to affect up to 25% of people 3-months or more after a total knee…”
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Smartphone Technology to Facilitate Remote Postural Balance Assessment in Acute Concussion Management: Pilot Study by Tirosh, Oren, Klonis, Jaymee, Hamilton, Megan, Olver, John, Wickramasinghe, Nilmini, Mckenzie, Dean, El-Ansary, Doa, Williams, Gavin

“…Impaired balance is a key symptom following acute concussion. Unfortunately, the recommended clinical balance assessment lacks sensitivity and discriminative…”
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Assessing and treating functional impairment in poststroke spasticity by Sunnerhagen, Katharina S, Olver, John, Francisco, Gerard E

“…Poststroke spasticity (PSS) is associated with significant consequences for a patient's functional status and quality of life. Nonetheless, no uniform…”
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Controlling modified Tardieu scale assessment speeds to match joint angular velocities during walking impacts spasticity assessment outcomes by Banky, Megan, Tirosh, Oren, Davey, Rebecca, Mentiplay, Benjamin F, Clark, Ross A, Olver, John H, Williams, Gavin

“…Objective To investigate whether tailoring the speed of the Modified Tardieu Scale to reflect an individual's joint angular velocity during walking influences…”
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Predictors of inpatient rehabilitation after total knee replacement: an analysis of private hospital claims data by Simmonds, Frances, Olver, John H

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Toward Accurate Clinical Spasticity Assessment: Validation of Movement Speed and Joint Angle Assessments Using Smartphones and Camera Tracking by Banky, Megan, Clark, Ross A., Mentiplay, Benjamin F., Olver, John H., Kahn, Michelle B., Williams, Gavin

“…To investigate whether a three-dimensional (3-D) camera (Microsoft Kinect) and a smartphone can be used to accurately quantify the joint angular velocity and…”
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Considering the student perspective in returning to school after TBI: A literature review by Mealings, Margaret, Douglas, Jacinta, Olver, John

“…Primary objective: This paper aims to (i) present a systematic review of the literature exploring students' perspectives of their educational experiences…”
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Clinical spasticity assessment using the Modified Tardieu Scale does not reflect joint angular velocity or range of motion during walking: Assessment tool implications by Banky, Megan, Clark, Ross A, Mentiplay, Benjamin F, Olver, John H, Williams, Gavin

“…Spasticity assessment is often used to guide treatment decision-making. Assessment tool limitations may influence the conflicting evidence surrounding the…”
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Inter- and intra-rater variability of testing velocity when assessing lower limb spasticity by Banky, Megan, Clark, Ross A, Pua, Yong-Hao, Mentiplay, Benjamin F, Olver, John H, Williams, Gavin

“…To establish the variability of fast testing velocity and joint range of motion and position when assessing lower-limb spasticity in individuals following…”
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The Effect of Botulinum Neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) on Muscle Strength in Adult-Onset Neurological Conditions with Focal Muscle Spasticity: A Systematic Review by Gill, Renée, Banky, Megan, Yang, Zonghan, Medina Mena, Pablo, Woo, Chi Ching Angie, Bryant, Adam, Olver, John, Moore, Elizabeth, Williams, Gavin

“…Botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) injections are effective for focal spasticity. However, the impact on muscle strength is not established. This study aimed to…”
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Long-term effect of additional rehabilitation following botulinum toxin-A on upper limb activity in chronic stroke: the InTENSE randomised trial by Lannin, Natasha A, Ada, Louise, English, Coralie, Ratcliffe, Julie, Faux, Steven, Palit, Mithu, Gonzalez, Senen, Olver, John, Schneider, Emma, Crotty, Maria, Cameron, Ian D

“…It is common for people with persistent spasticity due to a stroke to receive an injection of botulinum toxin-A in the upper limb, however post-injection…”
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The Effect of Refractory Wall Emissivity on the Energy Efficiency of a Gas-Fired Steam Cracking Pilot Unit by Vangaever, Stijn, Van Thielen, Joost, Hood, Jeremy, Olver, John, Honnerovà, Petra, Heynderickx, Geraldine J, Van Geem, Kevin M

“…The effect of high emissivity coatings on the radiative heat transfer in steam cracking furnaces is far from understood. To start, there is a lack of…”
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Evaluation of Internal Construct Validity and Unidimensionality of the Brachial Assessment Tool, A Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Brachial Plexus Injury by Hill, Bridget, Grad Dip (Physio), Pallant, Julie, PhD, Williams, Gavin, PhD, Olver, John, MBBS, Ferris, Scott, MBBS, Bialocerkowski, Andrea, PhD

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the internal construct validity and dimensionality of a new patient-reported outcome measure for people with traumatic brachial…”
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The nature and extent of upper limb associated reactions during walking in people with acquired brain injury by Kahn, Michelle B, Clark, Ross A, Williams, Gavin, Bower, Kelly J, Banky, Megan, Olver, John, Mentiplay, Benjamin F

“…Upper limb associated reactions (ARs) are common in people with acquired brain injury (ABI). Despite this, there is no gold-standard outcome measure and no…”
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The efficacy and safety of extended-release methylphenidate following traumatic brain injury: a randomised controlled pilot study by Dymowski, Alicia R, Ponsford, Jennie L, Owens, Jacqueline A, Olver, John H, Ponsford, Michael, Willmott, Catherine

“…Objective: To investigate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of extended-release methylphenidate in enhancing processing speed, complex attentional…”
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Navigating the Poststroke Continuum of Care by Wissel, Jörg, MD, FRCP, Olver, John, MD, Sunnerhagen, Katharina Stibrant, MD, PhD

“…Stroke is a significant source of death and disability worldwide. The increasing prevalence of stroke survivors forecasts substantial socioeconomic burden and…”
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Do existing patient-report activity outcome measures accurately reflect day-to-day arm use following adult traumatic brachial plexus injury? by Hill, Bridget, Williams, Gavin, Olver, John H, Bialocerkowski, Andrea

“…To identify the range of activities limited following adult traumatic brachial plexus injury and triangulate these with existing patient-reported outcome…”
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Defining Barriers to Discharge From Inpatient Rehabilitation, Classifying Their Causes, and Proposed Performance Indicators for Rehabilitation Patient Flow by New, Peter W., MBBS, M Clin Epi, FAFRM (RACP), Cameron, Peter A., MBBS, MD, FACEM, Olver, John H., MBBS, MD, FAFRM (RACP), Stoelwinder, Johannes U., MBBS, MD, FRACMA

“…Abstract There is little research literature on patient flow in rehabilitation. Accepted definitions of barriers to discharge and agreed performance measures…”
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