Karabuk University

Hemiplegia refers to a complete paralysis involving one side of the arm, trunk and leg. Stroke causes loss of ability and leads to loss of functionality of daily life activities of individuals. Changes in the anatomy of the joint should be analysed for a better understanding of upper extremity problems, especially shoulder problems and pain after stroke. In recent years, the prevalence of shoulder pain in haemiplegic patients has ranged between 5% and 84%. Shoulder pain makes movements of the upper limb difficult and affects gait. Lack of active movement and spasticity is an important cause of shoulder pain. Pain and changes in muscle tone affect upper limb functionality by 30-66%. Improvement in shoulder pain with the recovery of upper extremity functions is important in returning the person to active life independently, as well as obtaining effective hand function. There are many clinical tests used to evaluate upper extremity functionality after haemiplegia. One of them, the Unassisted Upper Extremity Exercise Test (UULEX), is a performance test that evaluates upper extremity performance. The unsupported upper extremity exercise test (UULEX) is a simple, inexpensive field test developed to measure upper arm exercise capacity, but there are no reports on its reliability for use in patients with hemiplegia. The aim of our study was to determine the test-retest reliability of the UULEX in stroke patients.