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Intratherapist Reliability in the Rating of Scapula Posture in Multiple Planes of Reference
Joint Authors
Ytre-Hauge, Tore Johan
McPhail, Steven M.
Holm, Sigrid Reiersen
Lund, Marte
Naess, Kaja
Dalland, Lars Nagelstad
O'Leary, Shaun
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Evaluation of scapular posture is a fundamental component in the clinical evaluation of the upper quadrant.
This study examined the intrarater reliability of scapular posture ratings.
Methods.
A test-retest reliability investigation was undertaken with one week between assessment sessions.
At each session physical therapists conducted visual assessments of scapula posture (relative to the thorax) in five different scapula postural planes (plane of scapula, sagittal plane, transverse plane, horizontal plane, and vertical plane).
These five plane ratings were performed for four different scapular posture perturbating conditions (rest, isometric shoulder; flexion, abduction, and external rotation).
Results.
A total of 100 complete scapular posture ratings (50 left, 50 right) were undertaken at each assessment.
The observed agreement between the test and retest postural plane ratings ranged from 59% to 87%; 16 of the 20 plane-condition combinations exceeded 75% observed agreement.
Kappa (and prevalence adjusted bias adjusted kappa) values were inconsistent across the postural planes and perturbating conditions.
Conclusions.
This investigation generally revealed fair to moderate intrarater reliability in the rating of scapular posture by visual inspection.
However, enough disagreement between assessments was present to warrant caution when interpreting perceived changes in scapula position between longitudinal assessments using visual inspection alone.
American Psychological Association (APA)
McPhail, Steven M.& Dalland, Lars Nagelstad& Naess, Kaja& Lund, Marte& Ytre-Hauge, Tore Johan& Holm, Sigrid Reiersen…[et al.]. 2012. Intratherapist Reliability in the Rating of Scapula Posture in Multiple Planes of Reference. ISRN Rehabilitation،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511339
Modern Language Association (MLA)
McPhail, Steven M.…[et al.]. Intratherapist Reliability in the Rating of Scapula Posture in Multiple Planes of Reference. ISRN Rehabilitation No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511339
American Medical Association (AMA)
McPhail, Steven M.& Dalland, Lars Nagelstad& Naess, Kaja& Lund, Marte& Ytre-Hauge, Tore Johan& Holm, Sigrid Reiersen…[et al.]. Intratherapist Reliability in the Rating of Scapula Posture in Multiple Planes of Reference. ISRN Rehabilitation. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511339
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511339