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Test-retest reliability of an active range of motion test for the shoulder and hip joints by unskilled examiners using a manual goniometer

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze test-retest reliability of an active range of motion test using a manual goniometer by unskilled examiners. [Subjects and Methods] Active range of motion was measured in 30 students attending U university (4 males, 26 females). Range of motion durin...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2016, Vol.28(3), pp.722-724
Main Authors: Kim, Seong-Gil, Kim, Eun-Kyung
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Language:English
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Summary:[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze test-retest reliability of an active range of motion test using a manual goniometer by unskilled examiners. [Subjects and Methods] Active range of motion was measured in 30 students attending U university (4 males, 26 females). Range of motion during flexion and extension of the shoulder and hip joints were measured using a manual goniometer. [Results] Flexion and extension of the shoulder joint (ICC=0.906 and ICC=0.808) and (ICC=0.946 and ICC=0. 955) of the hip joint showed excellent reliabilities. [Conclusion] The active range of motion test using a manual goniometer showed very high test-retest reliability in unskilled examiners. When examiners are aware of the method of the test, an objective assessment can be conducted.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.28.722