Inclinometer Reliability for Shoulder Ranges of Motion in Individuals With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

Author(s)

Tozzo, Marcela C. ; Ansanello, Walter ; Martins, Jaqueline ; Zatiti, Salomao C. A. ; de Oliveira, Anamaria S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS; v. 44, n. 3, p. 8-pg., 2021-05-18.

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the intra-and interrater reliability of active and passive range of motion in the shoulders of individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome using a digital inclinometer. Methods: The raters evaluated active and passive range of motion in the shoulder of 50 individuals with unilateral subacromial impingement syndrome in movements including flexion, abduction, extension, external rotation in a neutral position, external rotation with the arm at 90 degrees of abduction, and internal rotation with the arm at 90 degrees of abduction. The tests were performed by 2 examiners on the same day, with a 10-minute interval, and were repeated by 1 examiner after a 2-to 4-day interval. Reliability was analyzed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC2,3). Results: There was moderate to excellent interrater (ICC2,3 = 0.50-0.95) and intrarater (ICC2,3 = 0.74-0.94) reliability. In the interrater analysis, the standard error of measurement (SEM) ranged from 4.1 degrees to 10 degrees, the percentage SEM (%SEM) ranged from 2% to 17%, and the minimum detectable change ranged from 9.5 degrees to 23.4 degrees. In the intrarater analysis, the SEM ranged from 4 degrees to 9.2 degrees, %SEM ranged from 3% to 14%, and the minimum detectable change ranged from 9.3 degrees to 21.4 degrees. Conclusion: The digital inclinometer showed moderate to excellent reliability for measuring active and passive range of motion in shoulders with unilateral subacromial impingement syndrome. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/00048-1 - The intra and inter-rater relitability and error measurements of inclinometer in the measurement of shoulder range of motion in individuals with shoulder impingement syndrome
• Grantee: Marcela Camargo Tozzo
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation