SynthesisEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2025
Upper extremity pain after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis on primary prevention.
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Abstract
introductionPost-stroke upper extremity (UE) pain is a frequent and debilitating problem, with an incidence of 15 to 40% at 6 months. No clinical guidelines are available on the primary prevention of UE pain. The aim of this research was to identify and summarize the effectiveness of methods for the primary prevention of post-stroke UE pain. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: This systematic review received no external funding and was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42023445110). Two independent investigators searched PubMed, PEDro, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS and EBSCO (Cinahl Complete) until January 30 EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: A systematic review of 29 eligible articles (total number of patients: N.=1436) identified 7 categories of prevention methods: orthotics, taping, exercise, positioning, neuromuscular stimulation, intramuscular drug injections and education. Meta-analysis showed with a very low level of certainty that orthotics (SMD=0.45; 95% CI=-0.24 to 1.14; P=0.2; I
conclusionsThis meta-analysis revealed, with a very low-certainty of evidence, that the effect of primary prevention methods on UE pain after stroke is uncertain. An increased number of studies is necessary in this area of clinical research. A combination of methods may increase the clinical relevance of preventive strategies.
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