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September 27, 2025International Journal of PhysiotherapyOpen Access

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Managing Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain by Physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia

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HAHissah Ibrahim AlhamdanSASalem F. Alatawi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses physiotherapists' knowledge and attitudes regarding hemiplegic shoulder pain management in Saudi Arabia.

Key Points

  • Physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia showed positive attitudes and knowledge toward managing hemiplegic shoulder pain.
  • The study included 523 physiotherapists, with a 57.63% response rate from the survey administered online.
  • Common interventions included repetitive task-specific practice and strengthening exercises for hemiplegic shoulder pain.
  • A correlation was found between educational level, experience, and knowledge about hemiplegic shoulder pain management.

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Alhamdan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7be5eeebfec0fc5237704https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2025/v12i3/1855
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