Spencer technique

1. Spencer technique increases NeuroQoL upper extremity score in humans.

   “NeuroQoL UE scores increased significantly at 1-month follow-up after Holm correction (adjusted p = 0.031).”

   Human trialCommunity-dwelling older adults with shoulder mobility limitations; uncontrolled comparison with baselineTwice weekly1-month follow-up after two weeks of therapyn = 15

   Sensor-Based Reachable Workspace Assessment for Tracking Upper-Extremity Mobility Changes over Time Following the Spencer Technique in Older Adults

   Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·6 Oct 2026

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1. Spencer technique has no effect on DASH score in humans.

   “DASH scores did not demonstrate significant change”

   Human trialCommunity-dwelling older adults with shoulder mobility limitations; uncontrolled comparison with baselineTwice weeklyTwo weeks of therapy; 1-month follow-upn = 15

   Sensor-Based Reachable Workspace Assessment for Tracking Upper-Extremity Mobility Changes over Time Following the Spencer Technique in Older Adults

   Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·6 Oct 2026

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1. Spencer technique improves apley scratch test performance in humans.

   “Bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction along with Apley scratch tests demonstrated parallel improvements.”

   Human trialCommunity-dwelling older adults with shoulder mobility limitations; uncontrolled comparison with baselineShoulderTwice weeklyTwo weeks of therapy; 1-month follow-upn = 15

   Sensor-Based Reachable Workspace Assessment for Tracking Upper-Extremity Mobility Changes over Time Following the Spencer Technique in Older Adults

   Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·6 Oct 2026

1. Spencer technique improves shoulder flexion and abduction in humans.

   “Bilateral shoulder flexion and abduction along with Apley scratch tests demonstrated parallel improvements.”

   Human trialCommunity-dwelling older adults with shoulder mobility limitations; uncontrolled comparison with baselineBilateral shouldersTwice weeklyTwo weeks of therapy; 1-month follow-upn = 15

   Sensor-Based Reachable Workspace Assessment for Tracking Upper-Extremity Mobility Changes over Time Following the Spencer Technique in Older Adults

   Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·6 Oct 2026

1. Spencer technique increases reachable workspace relative surface area in humans.

   “Total RSA significantly increased from baseline to post-therapy and 1-month follow-up in both dominant and nondominant upper extremities”

   Human trialCommunity-dwelling older adults with shoulder mobility limitations; uncontrolled comparison with baselineDominant and nondominant upper extremitiesTwice weeklyTwo weeks of therapy; 1-month follow-upn = 15

   Sensor-Based Reachable Workspace Assessment for Tracking Upper-Extremity Mobility Changes over Time Following the Spencer Technique in Older Adults

   Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·6 Oct 2026

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