Assessing upper limb function: transcultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale

Assessing upper limb function: transcultural adaptation and validation of the Portuguese version of the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale

Abstract Background Brachial hemiparesis is one of the most frequent sequelae of stroke, leading to important functional disability given the role of the upper limb in executing activities of daily living (ADL). The Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS) is a stroke-specific assessment instrument...

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Main Authors: João Paulo Branco, Sandra Oliveira, João Páscoa Pinheiro, Pedro L. Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Stroke
Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale
Upper limb
Disability
Functionality
Hemiparesis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-017-0078-9

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