Reliability of the Angle Measurement of the Software for Photogrammetry Postural Assessment (SAPO)

Completed

• Conditions: Body Posture Alignment Condition; Temporomandibular Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT00873080
• Lead Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Brief Summary

The present study aims to verify the reliability of intra and inter-examiner of angular measures proposed by SAPO postural assessment software. Methods: 24 subjects were photographed and three experienced examiners analyzed the images.

Detailed Description

The body posture in the orthostatic position has been widely utilized as in the clinical practice as in the research, for the diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment planning. The photogrammetry has been used as a valuable resource for the physiotherapist's diagnosis and verification of measuring postural changes, but the lack of standardization of anatomic references, the used angles between them and their meaning embarrasses comparison among studies.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-04
• Primary Completion: 2008-12
• Study Completion: 2008-12
• Status Verified: 2009-03
• Study First Submitted: 2009-03-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-03-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-03-30
• Study First Posted: 2009-04-01
• Last Update Posted: 2009-04-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

• 20-35 years old
• diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder

Exclusion Criteria

• neurological diseases
• systemic diseases
• lower limbs fracture
• balance disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified