There exists a large number of instruments that measure symptoms and function of the
shoulder. More than 30 different tools can be found by entering “shoulder” and “assessment” …

The psychosocial and functional consequences of chronic pain disorders have been well
documented as having significant effects on the experience of pain, presentation to health …

Study Design Prospective, single-group observational design. Objectives To determine the
minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and …

Prior studies suggest manual therapy (MT) as effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal
pain; however, the mechanisms through which MT exerts its effects are not established. In …

Background The 30-item disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is
increasingly used in clinical research involving upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders …

Elbow function consists of three elements:(1) positions the hand in space,(2) stabilizes the
upper extremity linkage, and (3) generates power to perform lifting activities. The essential …

BACKGROUND Considering patients' experience is essential for optimal decision‐making.
However, despite increasing recognition of the impact of costs on oncology care, there is no …

Objective To conduct a systematic review of the quality and content of the psychometric
evidence relating to 4 shoulder disability scales: the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and …

Background Manipulation under anaesthesia and arthroscopic capsular release are costly
and invasive treatments for frozen shoulder, but their effectiveness remains uncertain. We …

PURPOSE: To examine the psychometric properties of the Shortened Disabilities of the Arm,
Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (QuickDASH) and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale …