Clinimetric Properties of Smartphone Application as a Suitable Alternative to Back Range of Motion Device in Assessing the Back Range of Motion
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 120
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- assessment of flexion and extension range of motion using inclinometer
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to investigate the clinimetric properties of the iPhone Level application as a suitable alternative to the Back Range of Motion device in assessing lumbar range of motion, including flexion, extension, and lateral flexion.
详细描述
Range of motion measurement is vital in physiotherapy for assessing deficits, establishing diagnoses, and planning interventions. Digital advancements now allow Range of motion assessment through devices and applications, such as the back range of motion, which is a gold standard for measuring lateral flexion due to its validity. Furthermore, studies indicate that the iPhone Level app effectively measures Range of motion in various joints, demonstrating good reliability and validity. This study aims to evaluate the reliability and concurrent validity of the iPhone Level application specifically for measuring lumbar flexion, extension, and side bending Range of motion.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Other
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Age 18-25 years old
- •Healthy Male university students
- •All participants have normal BMI
排除标准
- •Recent back, pelvic, or abdominal surgeries, traumatic injury to the back .
- •Lower limb deformities, e.g., leg length discrepancy.
- •Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
- •Any overweight or obese participants
结局指标
主要结局
assessment of flexion and extension range of motion using inclinometer
时间窗: at baseline
During lumbar flexion and extension measurements using the Back Range of Motion (BROM) device, patients stand upright with extended knees and feet approximately 17 centimeters apart. For flexion, they bend forward to touch the floor, while for extension, they bend backward with crossed arms. An inclinometer is secured over the sacrum, and its position is centered to record readings in degrees. An L-shaped slide arm measures the distance between the T12 and S1 spinous processes. The device isolates lumbar motion from pelvic motion, and the stationary flexion/extension unit minimizes errors, enhancing measurement accuracy.
assessment of lateral flexion range of motion using inclinometer
时间窗: at baseline
For measuring lumbar lateral flexion, the subject's sides are parallel to a wall to prevent compensatory forward trunk flexion. An inclinometer is secured over the sacral region at S1, using a belt for stability. A gravity goniometer is placed on the upper thoracic region to capture trunk angular displacement during side bending. The inclinometer is levelled and zeroed before movement, allowing for precise measurement of lateral lumbar movement while reducing thoracic and pelvic compensations. Accurate placement of the device is essential for reliable results. The subject slides their hand down the thigh, keeping weight on the opposite leg to ensure the measurement reflects true lateral flexion.measures\]
次要结局
- assessment of flexion and extension range of motion using smartphone(at baseline)
- assessment of lateral flexion range of motion using smartphone(at baseline)
研究者
Loay Akmal Ali
Dr. Loay Ali
Cairo University