Browsing Research publications by Author "Lewis, J.S."
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The aetiology of subacromial impingement syndrome
Lewis, J.S.; Dekel, S.; Green, Ann (2001)Subacromial impingement syndrome has been described as the most common form of shoulder pathology (Jobe and Jobe, 1983; Kessel and Watson, 1977). Neer (1972, 1983) argued that 100% of impingement lesions and 95% of rotator ... -
Clinical measurement of the thoracic kyphosis : A study of the intra-rater reliability in subjects with and without shoulder pain
Lewis, J.S.; Valentine, R.E. (2010-03-01)Abstract. Background. Clinical sagittal plane assessment of the thoracic kyphosis angle is considered an essential component of the postural examination of patients presenting with upper body pain syndromes. Cervical ... -
Contribution of lumbar spine and hip movement during the palms to floor test in individuals with diagnosed hypermobility syndrome
Corben, T.; Lewis, J.S.; Petty, N.J. (2008)The ability to place the hands to the floor forms part of the assessment of joint hypermobility. The test may be symptom free, or in the case of joint hypermobility syndrome, may be associated with pain in the spine, hip, ... -
The effect of kinesiotape on function, pain, and motoneuronal excitability in healthy people and people with achilles tendinopathy
Firth, B.L.; Dingley, P.; Davies, E.R.; Alexander, C.M.; Lewis, J.S. (2010-11)Objective: To investigate the effect of kinesiotape on hop distance, pain, and motoneuronal excitability in healthy people and people with Achilles tendinopathy (AT). Design: Within-subject design. Setting: An academic ... -
Effectiveness of rocker sole shoes in the management of chronic low back pain : A randomised clinical trial
MacRae, C.S.; Lewis, J.S.; Shortland, A.P.; Morrissey, M.; Critchley, D. (2013-10-15)Study Design. Multi-centre, assessor-blind, randomised, clinical trial.Objective. To compare the effectiveness of rocker sole footwear to traditional flat sole footwear as part of the management for people with low back ... -
Exercise therapy for the conservative management of full thickness tears of the rotator cuff : A systematic review
Ainsworth, R.; Lewis, J.S. (2007-04)Purpose: To review the evidence for the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for the treatment of full thickness (including massive and inoperable) tears of the rotator cuff. Relevance: There is little consensus as to the ... -
Intraobserver reliability of 4 physiologic movements of the shoulder in subjects with and without symptoms
Valentine, R.E.; Lewis, J.S. (2006-09)Objective: To assess intraobserver reliability of 4 physiologic movements of the shoulder. Design: Test-retest analyses. Blinded data entry. Setting: Outpatient department in National Health Service teaching hospital. ... -
Intraobserver Reliability of Angular and Linear Measurements of Scapular Position in Subjects With and Without Symptoms
Lewis, J.S.; Valentine, R.E. (2008-09)Objective: To assess intraobserver reliability of angular and linear clinical measurements of scapular position. Design: Test-retest analyses. Setting: Outpatient department in National Health Service teaching hospital in ... -
Outcome measures in chronic low back pain
Maughan, E.F.; Lewis, J.S. (2010-09)The purpose of this prospective, single site cohort quasi-experimental study was to determine the responsiveness of the numerical rating scale (NRS), Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ), Oswestry disability index ... -
The pectoralis minor length test : A study of the intra-rater reliability and diagnostic accuracy in subjects with and without shoulder symptoms
Lewis, J.S.; Valentine, R.E. (2007)Background. Postural abnormality and muscle imbalance are thought to contribute to pain and a loss of normal function in the upper body. A shortened pectoralis minor muscle is commonly identified as part of this imbalance. ... -
The prevalence of neovascularity in patients clinically diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy
Lewis, J.S.; Raza, S.A.; Pilcher, J.; Heron, C.; Poloniecki, J.D. (2009)Background: Shoulder dysfunction is common and pathology of the rotator cuff tendons and subacromial bursa are considered to be a major cause of pain and morbidity. Although many hypotheses exist there is no definitive ... -
Reliability of measuring thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle and straight leg raise with an inclinometer
van Blommestein, A.S.; MaCrae, S.; Lewis, J.S.; Morrissey, M.C. (2012)Purpose: Several non-invasive measurement methods have been described in the literature for recording thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis and straight leg raise (SLR). However, attempts to quantify the reliability of the ... -
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy : Is There a Role for Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Antioxidants?
Lewis, J.S.; Sandford, F.M. (2009-01)Despite the lack of robust evidence, there has been a steady increase in the use of dietary supplements, including Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants, in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. One reason for this ... -
A specific exercise program for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome can improve function and reduce the need for surgery
Lewis, J.S. (2012-06)Holmgren A et al (2012) Effect of specific exercise strategy on need for surgery on patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: randomised controlled study. . BMJ 344: e787. [Prepared by Nicholas Taylor, CAP Editor.]. ... -
The Validity of the Lag Signs in Diagnosing Full-Thickness Tears of the Rotator Cuff : A Preliminary Investigation
Miller, C.A.; Forrester, G.A.; Lewis, J.S. (2008-06)Objective: To investigate whether the lag signs were valid tools in diagnosing full-thickness tears of the rotator cuff. Design: A same-subject, correlation, double-blinded design was used. The results of the external ...