Video based measurement of sagittal range of spinal motion in young and older adults

Abstract A revised model of skin marker placement with the two-dimensional (2D) PEAK Motus system was used to investigate the effect of aging on sagittal range of spinal motion. Twenty-four healthy young adults and twenty-two healthy older adults were videotaped while performing the movements of fle...

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Published in:Manual therapy 2009-12, Vol.14 (6), p.618-622
Main Authors: Kuo, Yi-Liang, Tully, Elizabeth A, Galea, Mary P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Aging - physiology
Analysis of Variance
Female
Humans
Male
Measurement
Middle Aged
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Posture - physiology
Range of motion
Range of Motion, Articular - physiology
Software
Spine
Spine - physiology
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Summary:Abstract A revised model of skin marker placement with the two-dimensional (2D) PEAK Motus system was used to investigate the effect of aging on sagittal range of spinal motion. Twenty-four healthy young adults and twenty-two healthy older adults were videotaped while performing the movements of flexion and extension in each spinal region — cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. Alternative movement tests that may allow a greater range of motion (ROM) for thoracic extension and lumbar flexion were also investigated. Older adults demonstrated significantly decreased flexion/extension ranges in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. The movement of cat-stretch in the all-fours position allowed greater thoracic extension, and the movement of toe-touch in standing permitted greater lumbar flexion. This study provides reference data for sagittal ranges of spinal motion in healthy young and older adults as measured by a 2D imaged-based system. The sagittal model of skin marker placement used in this study can have a broader application for ROM measurement in the clinical setting using a digital camera and freely downloadable software.
ISSN:1356-689X
1532-2769
DOI:10.1016/j.math.2008.12.006