In this case, thumb movement (abduction) has occurred to enhance the appearance of pronation - a "trick" the subject performs inadvertently, simply trying to (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 xS**T0T0 Bih]9D. qaj In addition, the linear regression was examined to check for proportional errors. (Note: Distal humerus to prevent IR & abduction of G-H. Lateral to ulnar styloid process. x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 Conclusions: 2010 Jun;41 . =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a F Photography and movie based goniometry of the elbow showed good validity in flexion and extension. subject holds in his or her hand. Studies include photography of the elbow [2, 21] or knee [4] and smartphone apps based on an accelerometer principle for the knee [3, 5, 6] or shoulder [7]. Forearm: Pronation Supination: 0-80 0-80: Wrist: Flexion Extension Radial deviation Ulnar deviation: 0-60 0-60 0-20 0-30: Hip: Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction Internal rotation For the elbow specifically, it is unclear which of the available goniometric measurement methods is the most reliable to measure flexion, extension, pronation, and supination. What are the three parts of a goniometer? Pronation. 4 4. Lateral aspect of wrist over triquetrum. endobj F Full dumbbell curl. Consideration should be given to the fact that UG might not be the most reliable method for elbow ROM measurement, especially in inexperienced examiners, as shown both in the literature and by the current study [10, 21]. endobj Thus, a goniometer is an instrument used to measure angles. In all subjects the active ROM of the elbow (dominant side) was measured three times with UG and three times by an application on a smartphone, by both observers independently. endstream distal radioulnar, and the elbow joint (specifically the radiocapitular portion Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry, Third Edition. Vg5C&N(^7hzbxW#=Fm5fqFvV@ VYG9!-\5wDpu[GZ@. Therefore, the objective of the current study is to investigate the validity and reliability of photography, movie, and smartphone application based goniometry compared to UG. The current study reported validity and interobserver and intraobserver reliability for universal goniometry compared to 3 alternative measurement methods for elbow goniometry including photography, movie, and a smartphone application. endstream endstream <>stream the biceps tendon while the subject attempts slow and easy supination from a fully 43 0 obj i In order to obtain a measurement as reliable as possible, we recommend to use photography or movie for measurements both at the outpatient clinic and in the home environment. Stokdijk M., Biegstraaten M., Ormel W., De Boer Y. This study is not without limitations. When the subjects arm was held in the right position, the smartphone was placed with the middle of the bottom on the center of rotation and aligned to the proximal arm. unresisted supination. 12 0 obj These locations and flexible inclusion criteria were chosen to ensure adequate representation of a population with and without elbow complaints. Background: The distal forearm method has been considered the gold standard for measuring forearm pronation and supination motion. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream Injury. Testing position - Position the individual sitting with the shoulder in 0 degrees of fl exion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation so that the upper arm is close to the side of the body. E%) official website and that any information you provide is encrypted The reliability and validity of goniometric elbow measurements in adults: A systematic review of the literature. 35 0 obj 3 in a number of pathologies, pronation and supination can be E% Methods The study included 33 individuals, 13 injured and 20 non-injured volunteers. <>stream wZ.kI3vlc5H Amongst the possible alternative measurement methods are for example photography, movie, or a smartphone based application [27]. Elbow Flexion. @!E4C@@c\C k xS**T0T0 BiUD* : x+ | PMC Research on rehabilitation program efficacy in con- servatively treated radius fracture patients has not pre- the mobility of the wrist, forearm and fingers as well as arm function [1314, ]. Intratester ICCs were higher (SEMs were conversely lower) than intertester ICCs for nearly all measurements. One subject had an elbow disorder without a functional disability. The .gov means its official. xs Learn more <>stream xs endobj xS**T0T0 Bid]D. qdj The order of the method of measurement by the two observers (UG vs application and examiner 1 vs examiner 2) was randomized by means of block randomization (blocks of 4). @!E4C@@c\C k (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 For the smartphone application and UG the second measurement of both observers were compared. Epub 2010 Mar 29. The interobserver and intraobserver reliability were found to be good to excellent for photo and movie but moderate to poor for UG and the smartphone application. To verify correctness of measurements, measurements took place on our location, still simulating the home environment. Click on picture to restore original image. endstream will also be available for a limited time. For the smartphone application and the UG the measurements of all three moments were compared. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the The HHP and PLG are highly reliable methods for measuring functional forearm pronation and supination. F One hand stabilizesthe leg, do not occlude mortise. In total 8 pictures were taken by each photographer. measure flexion and extension of the fingers, thumb and wrist measure ulnar and radial deviation of the fingers and wrist measure flexor and extensor deficits, dart throwers motion and span measure pronation and supination of the forearm Pre-requisites None. government site. endstream Petherick M., Rheault W., Kimble S., Lechner C., Senear V. Concurrent validity and intertester reliability of universal and fluid-based goniometers for active elbow range of motion. xs endstream i sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal wZ.kI3vlc5H j The term goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gonia meaning angle and metron, meaning measure. Lay the edge of the goniometer across the ulna and radius In general, the ROM is assessed by an examiner by visual estimation or the use of a universal goniometer (UG) [1]. (Note: For measurements in the home environment it is recommended to emphasize this in the protocol and, for example, practice the measurements with the patients the first time at the outpatient clinic or rehabilitation/physiotherapy center. A Biblioteca Virtual em Sade uma colecao de fontes de informacao cientfica e tcnica em sade organizada e armazenada em formato eletrnico nos pases da Regio Latino-Americana e do Caribe, acessveis de forma universal na Internet de modo compatvel com as bases internacionais. Except for pronation and supination, range of motion and grip strength of the injured wrist was significantly less . Validity appeared to be dependent on which elbow motion was measured. The ICCs for the measurements of pronation and supination using the HHP and PLG methods were high (range, 0.86-0.98) for individuals with and without injuries, with the reliability for the PLG method being equal or slightly greater than the HHP method for the majority of pronation and supination measurements. For flexion and extension, both photography and movie based measurements show a good to excellent correlation with UG. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream of the elbow). the subject usually has the arm fully adducted, so the humerus, and 48 0 obj Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. The distal forearm method has been considered the gold standard for measuring forearm pronation and supination motion. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream 10 0 obj 4 0 obj x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 endobj <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream Using one reliable and reproducible measurement method between healthcare professionals and the patient himself is beneficial to monitor the effect of different interventions. <>stream Results for the smartphone application and UG were moderate to good. <>stream held in a position of 90 degrees (hand pointed upward toward ceiling) and full However, for those measurement methods a transfer from the camera or mobile phone to a computer with measurement software is necessary. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. endstream F its axis in an anterior-posterior orientation. w3T0WI2P0T5T R Results Start studying Foundations- Goniometry- Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, Hand. Therefore we decided in our study to provide the mean difference () and accompanying 95% confidence intervals (CI) as well. Maximal forearm pronation and supination were performed by rotating the forearms inwards and outwards. Accessibility Based on this study, we recommend the use of photo or movie based goniometry for flexion and extension measurements of the elbow motion. (Note: Methods and measures: endobj 24 0 obj Shiba R., Sorbie C., Siu D. W., Bryant J. T., Cooke T. D. V., Wevers H. W. Geometry of the humeroulnar joint. Fulcrum: Centered over the lateral epicondyle. For flexion and extension measurements of the elbow, the shoulder was held in 90 degrees of forward flexion with the forearm maximally supinated. w3T0WI2P0T5T R Based on our study, the smartphone application we used is not recommended. Armstrong AD, MacDermid JC, Chinchalkar S, Stevens RS, King GJ. DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2010.02.007 Cote KP. x+ | Results: Group 1 showed greater improvement than Group 2, mean exion and extension change between groups being 11:7 2:8, 95%CI(5.9,17.4) and 8:5 2:0, 95%CI(4.4,12.7), respectively. For the interobserver reliability, the same photo (photo 2) and movie were measured by both observers. endstream endstream Meta-analysis with meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. Unable to load your collection due to an error, Unable to load your delegates due to an error. Reliability and concurrent validity of knee angle measurement: smart phone app versus universal goniometer used by experienced and novice clinicians. Biomechanics of pronation and supination of the forearm. In pronation and supination measurement using photography and movie showed a moderate correlation with UG. Hawi N., Liodakis E., Musolli D., et al. The center of rotation for pronation and supination was over the head of the third metacarpal and the goniometers' arms were placed parallel to the humeral midline and parallel to the pencil. Grip a pencil in the hand, with the pencil pointing toward the ceiling. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a endstream =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a in the biceps tendon under this condition indicates the supinator (radial nerve) 23 0 obj Because the ICC uses variance between subjects' ROM measurements to calculate reliability, a large variation between subjects will lead to a higher ICC. j Disclaimer, National Library of Medicine 17 0 obj For goniometric measurement, the movement begins in neutral. endobj The goniometer will be moving in the frontal plane ^Ey9 =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a wZ.kI3vlc5H xS**T0T0 BiU !D. _e1 <>stream <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream @!E4C@@c\C k Study Design Test-retest reliability study. Objectives To determine intra- and intertester reliability of the hand-held pencil (HHP) and the plumbline goniometer (PLG) methods for measuring active forearm pronation and supination motions in individuals with and without injuries. Ethical approval was waived by the local ethical committee. Ageing is an integral part of human life. The wide range for reliability in both the literature and our study could be explained by the fact that the observers only had a few years' experience. The Application of Generalizability Theory to Reliability Assessment: An Illustration Using Isometric Force Measurements. The site is secure. The .gov means its official. xS**T0T0 BiU)D* 9V 2) Download: PPT PowerPoint slide @!E4C@@c\C k endstream =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a endobj van Rijn S. F., Zwerus E. L., Koenraadt K. L., Jacobs W. C., van den Bekerom M. P., Eygendaal D. The reliability and validity of goniometric elbow measurements in adults: A systematic review of the literature. With respect to the reliability of the UG measurements, our study results are only partially in line with previous literature. 28 0 obj In literature on several other joints, excellent reliability for photography and smartphone apps was observed. The goniometer will be moving in the frontal plane A possible explanation for the disappointing results for the smartphone application in our study is the use by laymen. 11 0 obj <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream 1) (Eq. x F Key Words: goniometry, radioulnar joints, upper extremity T he amount of active range of motion (AROM) for forearm pronation and supination can be altered by disruption of the radioulnar and radiocarpal joints . endstream 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, Netherlands, 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands, 3Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 4Department of Physiotherapy, Amphia Hospital, Breda, Netherlands, 5Foundation for Orthopaedic Research, Care and Education, Amphia Hospital, Breda, Netherlands. endobj Validity and Reliability of Elbow Range of Motion Measurements Using Digital Photographs, Movies, and a Goniometry Smartphone Application. The intraobserver reliability was determined based on the measurements of the first observer (resident in the orthopedic department). <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream the biceps tendon while the subject attempts slow and easy supination from a fully x+ | Ashida T., Sugiyama T., Okuno S., Ebihara A., Fujii J. endstream Also, goniometry is used on a moving subject, unlike photography and movie, where measurements are carried out on a still image. (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 midline of humerus. The correct position was confirmed by a tap on the screen, followed by alignment on the distal arm and again confirmed by another tap. =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a xs x+ | Blonna D., Zarkadas P. C., Fitzsimmons J. S., O'Driscoll S. W. Accuracy and inter-observer reliability of visual estimation compared to clinical goniometry of the elbow. endobj j The Joint Goniometry application (version 2.1, Diomidis Papas via App Store) for smartphones was used in simple mode for the elbow ROM measurements. Measurements were blinded using a nontransparent elastic band on the screen. Use the goniometer to find the range of motion for a shoulder joint. Fleiss J. L. Analysis of data from multiclinic trials. 6 0 obj Elbow and knee measurements. Roebroeck M. E., Harlaar J., Lankhorst G. J. (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 endstream short sitting, shoulder adducted, elbow flexed to 90 degrees, forearm supported, wrist neutral. ^Ey9 Literature on interobserver and intraobserver reliability shows ICC values within a wide range, from 0.45-0.99, yet most ICCs were over 0.70 [1116, 19]. w3T0WI2P0T5T R Testing for Good and Normal grades, position The level of evidence is Level II Study of Diagnostic Test. With respect to the reliability, interobserver and intraobserver reliability were found to be good to excellent for photo and movie but were predominantly poor to moderate for UG and the smartphone application. wZ.kI3vlc5H Forearm pronation-supination: The participant held both arms straight with palms facing anteriorly if possible and then flexed both elbows to the horizontal plane (~90 degrees). <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream endobj The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper. i Assuming a linear variation of this angle between a maximum value ( m) in full elbow extension (180), which is measured on dry bones [11], and = 0 in full elbow flexion (40) [10], [12] - [14], and using and values ( Fig. 13 0 obj See Image 2 3. goniometry distal arm forearm pronation. 2019 Jun;11(3):215-224. doi: 10.1177/1758573217728711. Intraobserver reliability was good to excellent for photography based measurements and excellent for movie (Table 3). The HHP and PLG, however, are 2 more functional methods for measuring forearm motions, though limited information on the psychometric properties of these tests is currently available. The results consist of a prototype prosthesis with 4 degrees of freedom: flexion-extension of the elbow . E%) The interobserver reliability was excellent for photography and movie based measurements (Table 2). Pronation and supination after forearm fractures in children: Reliability of visual estimation and conventional goniometry measurement. Furthermore, measurements of functional forearm rotation (thus including carpal rotation) and pronation and supination are frequently placed under a common denominator. ^Ey9 Testing for Good and Normal grades, position A., Veeger H. E. J., Rozing P. M. Determining the optimal flexion-extension axis of the elbow in vivo - A study of interobserver and intraobserver reliability. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream endobj ^Ey9 In our study a systematic (proportional) error underestimating the extension measurement was observed by both photo and movie when compared to UG. endstream Chapleau J., Canet F., Petit Y., Laflamme G.-Y., Rouleau D. M. Validity of goniometric elbow measurements: Comparative study with a radiographic method. endobj Test for Fair grade in the upright position, endstream FOIA 22 0 obj The validity for the photography-, movie-, and smartphone application based measurement methods compared to UG, the and 95% confidence intervals (CI) was reported in Table 1. 19 0 obj distal forearm. The mean differences between observers' measurements are in all cases less than 5 degrees; however the accompanying 95% CI shows a very wide range for UG and the smartphone application. 3 3. endobj 1B) obtained from the three-dimensional image of the humerus, we can obtain: (Eq. =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a endstream same, except hold pencil or pen in closed fist (leading with thumb) alternate goniometry position for forearm supination. x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 Measure the angle using the goniometer. The measurements of photo 1 were compared to photo 2. 26 0 obj Range of Motion. xS**T0T0 Bid]1D. pa 47 0 obj x+ | Brosseau L, Tousignant M, Budd J, Chartier N, Duciaume L, Plamondon S, O'Sullivan JP, O'Donoghue S, Balmer S. Physiother Res Int. In daily practice, pronation and supination of the arm are often visually estimated or measured using a conventional goniometer. the stationary arm of the goniometer are in a vertical orientation. endstream supported position of elbow flexion. HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help Isometric shoulder rotation muscular strength was assessed in the seated position with shoulder extension, 90 degrees elbow flexion and forearm pronation using a handheld dynamometer. <>stream A p value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Intrarater reliability of goniometry and hand-held dynamometry for shoulder and elbow examinations in female team handball athletes and asymptomatic volunteers. 45 0 obj Supination Study design: %PDF-1.4 x+ | like supination, occurs across three separate joints the proximal radioulnar, subject holds in his or her hand. To calculate these values, the mean of all three goniometer measurements (for maximum flexion, extension, pro-, and supination separately) was compared to the mean of all three measurements by photo, movie, or app. Rothstein J. M., Miller P. J., Roettger R. F. Goniometric reliability in a clinical setting. observing full pronation against gravity to test for a grade of Fair. x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 The mean age was 48 years (95% CI 43-54), mean height 175 centimeters (95% CI 172-177), and mean weight 83 kilograms (95% CI 78-89). The mean differences between to measurements of the same observer are under 5 degrees, apart from the pronation measurement using the smartphone. Does self-monitoring reduce blood pressure? ^Ey9 40 0 obj Again, and SD were determined. j Bland J. M., Altman D. G. Statistical methods for assessing agreement between two methods of clinical measurement. To determine intra- and intertester reliability of the hand-held pencil (HHP) and the plumbline goniometer (PLG) methods for measuring active forearm pronation and supination motions in individuals with and without injuries. A simple trick is to have the patient hold a pen or pencil for ease of measurement. PMC legacy view endstream Photography and movie based measurements have several advantages compared to UG. houlder and elbow are each The interobserver and intraobserver reliability were calculated for all measurement methods. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a A proportional error was observed for extension in both photo and movie. 33 0 obj Goniometer Placement[edit| edit source] Expected Findings[edit| edit source] Resistance band forearm supination. i This allows the clinician to save the photo or movie and demonstrate the change (e.g., before and after intervention or follow-up) by showing sequential photos or movies to the patient. The pencil should now be parallel to the floor for normal range of motion. is not yet functioning and the job is taken over by the biceps (musculocutaneous endobj ^Ey9 Sitting next to supporting surface. in line with the humerus, pointing either upward or downward. The mean of the measurements in all three methods (photo, movie, and app) of both observers was compared to the mean of the measurements with the UG. x+ r r endstream Photo or movie based goniometry seems to be a useful option for initial and follow-up measurement of the elbow ROM, both in the outpatient clinic and in a home environment. =4M$m-:F%Q@o)}a ICC between 0.75 and 1.00 indicates excellent reliability, between 0.60 and 0.74 good, between 0.40 and 0.59 moderate and ICC of 0.40 indicates a poor reliability [32]. the subject usually has the arm fully adducted, so the humerus, and endstream 8 0 obj 31 0 obj This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Goniometry forearm pronation & supination elbow Dr. Bryan - Physical Therapist Elizabeth Bryan 43K views 6 years ago 7:30 Ankle & Subtalar Joint Motion Function Explained Biomechanic of the. The study included 40 subjects (21 males and 19 females), each accompanied by an inexperienced photographer.' Range of motion assessment of the shoulder and elbow joints using a motion sensing input device: a pilot study. j An official website of the United States government. Both must be 18 years or older, have sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language and physically, and cognitively able to perform the proceedings in the measurement protocol. Palpate the pronator teres as marked on the picture (in yellow). Elbow Goniometry - fill in fulcrum location and moving/stationary arms location for: a) Elbow Flexion b) Elbow Extension c) Pronation d) Supination; Give the difference between the following pairs of movements: a. Flexion and extension b. Plantar flexion and dorsiflexion c. Abduction and adduction d. Supination and pronation e. Between measurements of the two observers in one subject, a minimal interval of 5 minutes was applied. Reliability of a smartphone-based goniometer for knee joint goniometry. . x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 Validity of different measurement methods compared to UG measurements (ICC) and mean difference () and 95% confidence intervals (CI) (in degrees). van de Pol R. J., van Trijffel E., Lucas C. Inter-rater reliability for measurement of passive physiological range of motion of upper extremity joints is better if instruments are used: a systematic review. Examiner issitting in front of the patient. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream 15 0 obj sensors to the movable arm of a 12 in goniometer and recording Motion: Elbow: Extension/Flexion: 0/145: Forearm: Pronation/Supination: 70/85: Wrist: Extension/Flexion: 70/75: Radial\Ulnar : 20/35: Thumb basal joint: Palmar Adduction/Abduction: . Photography, movie and smartphone application based goniometry were individually compared to the UG measurements to analyze validity. E%) Background: <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream Bland-Altman plots defining the limits of agreement (LOA) were used to determine whether a good correlation between two measurement methods also means that there is a good agreement between two methods [33]. x+ | the pronator teres as marked on the picture (in yellow). The excellent ICCs we found for the movie could be an overestimation, because two observations of measurements by each observer were based on a single movie. !\ endobj <>stream !\ 5 0 obj Objectives: . endobj MeSH xs HHS Vulnerability Disclosure, Help <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream Armstrong A. D., MacDermid J. C., Chinchalkar S., Stevens R. S., King G. J. W. Reliability of range-of-motion measurement in the elbow and forearm. of the forearm, laying the edge of the moveable arm across the ulna To measure the lateral rotation of the shoulder, start by holding the arm straight down against the body. This means that in our results supination stands for forearm rotation in supination direction and pronation for forearm rotation in pronation direction. All data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 (Armonk, NY, USA: IBM Corp) and Medcalc (version 16.1). w3T0WI2P0T5T R In total two movies, one for flexion-extension and one for pronation-supination movement, were taken by each photographer. (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 Pronation and supination after forearm fractures in children: Reliability of visual estimation and conventional goniometry measurement Injury. This provides the opportunity to increase patient engagement and adherence to rehabilitation therapy. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream yourself on the outside of the forearm. Demographic data on height, weight, age, gender, and hand dominance were collected for each subject. E% Teres (C6-7), Pronator Quadratus (C8-T1. A t-test was subsequently conducted to check for systematic errors. endobj Sitting, G-H in 0 0 of flex, ext, abd, add, & rot, Elbow flexed 90 0, Forearm supported by examiner, initially in 0 0 pronation-supination. x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 Poor correlation for the smartphone application was shown for extension measurement, while flexion showed a moderate correlation. 54 0 obj Two observers measured all subjects' ROM three times independently with an UG. xs J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2003;33:523-531. !\ !\ x Keijsers R, Zwerus EL, van Lith DRM, Koenraadt KLM, Goossens P, The B, van den Bekerom MPJ, Eygendaal D. J Sports Med (Hindawi Publ Corp). Measuring at home gives the patient the possibility to take more responsibility for his rehabilitation and update the health care provider between appointments. Parallel to ant. endobj The reliability of photography in our study is in line with previous studies, however for the smartphone application our study demonstrated lower reliability. <>stream (following injury and repair to the nerve proximal to the supinator) is to palpate 38 0 obj Data was checked manually for outliers in distribution. endstream Rotate the forearm to the outside until the end range is reached. Elbow ROM on pictures was measured two times by both observers separately with a minimal interval of one day, using Kinovea software (Version 0.8.15, open source project, www.kinovea.org). Goniometric measurements of elbow flexion, extension, pronation and supination using photography, movie, and a smartphone application were obtained. Learn faster with spaced repetition. B., Somford M. P., Eygendaal D., Van den Bekerom M. P. J. Normative values and affecting factors for the elbow range of motion. The photographers were instructed how to take the photos by a comprehensive and simplified protocol with sample pictures (Figures 1(a)1(d)). xS**T0T0 Bih]D. r^j endobj !\ is to place the goniometer at the wrist crease xTn0+xI.X mHr;DEi4(HY8 Fish D. R., Wingate L. Sources of goniometric error at the elbow. The photographer' takes two series photos of the subject with a minimal interval of 20 minutes using a digital camera. Our results may not be automatically generalized for a population with elbow pathology without additional research. The previously mentioned landmarks were used as for the UG. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream 36 0 obj x Intra- and intertester reliability of the HHP and PLG methods were determined in 40 subjects of convenience (20 injured and 20 noninjured). This means that in our study the variance in measurements amongst and within the observers is smaller for photo and movie compared to UG and the smartphone application. endobj ^Ey9 eCollection 2018. van Rijn SF, Zwerus EL, Koenraadt KL, Jacobs WC, van den Bekerom MP, Eygendaal D. Shoulder Elbow. 6 in children up to the age of 15 years, pronation of 50-80 and supination of 80-120 is considered normal. The aim of this study was to compare the reliability of . Norkin C. C., White D. J., Sawant A. w3T0WI2P0T5T R Therefore, the results of extension from photo and movie are not interchangeable with UG. 2. Careers. Moreover, in our study sample of 40 participants no patients with functional disabilities were included. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream The ICC values were generally the same or higher for individuals with injuries compared to individuals without injuries. x Functional Palm rotations. The site is secure. Reliability of range-of-motion measurement in the elbow and forearm. Pain (Visual Analogue Scale), ROM (goniometry) and function (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) were assessed pre and post 3 weeks. ^Ey9 Validity and reliability of using photography for measuring knee range of motion: A methodological study. Shoulder Elbow. elbow flexed, shoulder adducted, forearm pronated, first observing full The goniometer has three parts that include the body (a full or semicircle with a center point called the fulcrum), the stationary arm, and the moveable arm. 1998 Nov-Dec;7(6):573-80. doi: 10.1016/s1058-2746(98)90003-9. 42 0 obj Click on picture to restore original image. For both validity and reliability analysis, the ICCs were calculated using a two-way random effects model where both people effects and measures effects are random. in line with the humerus, pointing either upward or downward. 18 0 obj Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. E% Moveable arm is aligned with a pencil that the Intraobserver reliability (ICC) and mean difference () and 95% CI of UG, photography, and movie and smartphone application measurements. and transmitted securely. endstream It also might be illustrative to provide an accompanying instruction film when the measurements will actually take place in a home situation. endobj <>stream xS**T0T0 BiUD* 8 endstream We hypothesize that all 3 alternative methods to measure elbow ROM will show a similar level of accuracy and inter- and intraobserver reliability, equivalent to UG. the stationary arm of the goniometer are in a vertical orientation. (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 w3T0WI2P0T5T R @!E4C@@c\C k It appeared that some participants required minimal adjustments to conduct the protocol correctly; in particular, during the imaging of the maximum supination to maximum pronation some of the participants forgot to keep the elbow against the body. Elbow 14. In our study, the interobserver reliability of UG was moderate to good, ranging from 0.40 to 0.71 and the intraobserver reliability was moderate to excellent, ranging from 0.47 to 0.84. The goniometer will be moving in the frontal plane - its axis in an anterior-posterior orientation. i The correlation between photography and movie measurements was good. @!E4C@@c\C k endstream Ferriero G., Vercelli S., Sartorio F., et al. endstream Pronation, Background The distal forearm method has been considered the gold standard for measuring forearm pronation and . Previous studies showed that both visual estimation and UG measurement have a good to excellent inter- and intraobserver reliability [1, 1021]. MOTION of the ELBOW and FOREARM ELBOW JOINT ANATOMY Within the elbow joint capsule are three articulations, two that . x endobj Difficulties identifying the rotation center landmark has been designated as source for an error in the extension using photography or UG. Based on a significance of 0.05 (alpha) and power of 0.20 (beta), assuming a moderate correlation for our four measurement modalities, at least 18 participants were required. Anterior Drawer test - Patient is sitting over the edge of the table with the knee flexed. j Interobserver reliability (ICC) and mean difference () and 95% CI (in degrees) of UG, photography, and movie and smartphone application measurements. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream i Forearm pronation Testing position[edit| edit source] Patient is seated with the shoulder adducted by their side, elbow flexed to 90 degrees and forearm in the neutral position to start. Ankle (Flexion - Extension) Left Left Inversion 30O Eversion 20O Plantar 40O Dorsal . x endstream https://www.amazon.com/Comprehensive-Manual-Therapeutic-Exercises-Orthopedic/dp/163091164X/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (following injury and repair to the nerve proximal to the supinator) is to palpate endobj endobj in the upright position, elbow flexed, shoulder adducted, forearm supinated, first F <>stream Hence, it seems that in literature the UG is underestimating the extension angle [2, 4, 21]. E%) distal radioulnar, and the elbow joint (specifically the radiocapitular portion <>stream Percept Mot Skills. Intratester and intertester reliability and criterion validity of the parallelogram and universal goniometers for active knee flexion in healthy subjects. @!E4C@@c\C k For the movie two measurement moments of the same movie were compared. w3T0WI2P0T5T R endobj Review of goniometry emphasizing reliability and validity. endobj goniometry position for forearm supination. @!E4C@@c\C k !\ 8600 Rockville Pike Ankle 16. supination. Results: Dumbbell forearm supinations. i 16 0 obj We hypothesize that all 3 alternative methods will be valid alternatives and show a level of reliability equivalent to UG. endstream Patient Position: Supine with the humerus close to the body, the shoulder in neutral position, and the forearm supinated, with a bolster placed under the distal humerus. 8600 Rockville Pike Subjects under 18 years old were excluded because of legal issues in younger patients. endobj Bookshelf Werner B. C., Holzgrefe R. E., Griffin J. W., et al. j Normative values and affecting factors for the elbow range of motion. For example, it provides a permanent image, which can be used to visually demonstrate the improvement to the patient, possibly helping to improve patient adherence. This could possibly draw a misleading conclusion of good reliability [30, 31]. 34 0 obj sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal endstream Subjects were instructed to carry out the four positions of the ROM: maximum flexion, extension and functional forearm rotation in pro- and supination. This relationship has been proved in other medical fields, for example, in measurements of blood pressure in the home environment. E% FOIA endstream (b6a@ 8&JmmE6]rv9zc]nO;1 In this study measurements of the ROM of the elbow were collected using the UG, a smartphone application, photography, and movies. Elbow ROM on the same movie was measured twice with a minimal interval of one day by each of two aforementioned observers separately using Kinovea software. Move the arm slowly upwards, stretching as far as possible. xs 52 0 obj 30 0 obj Attention must be paid to the difference between functional forearm rotation and pronation and supination. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream National Library of Medicine Single arm forearm supination. wZ.kI3vlc5H Goniometer Placement Expected Findings 2018 Nov 29;2018:7906875. doi: 10.1155/2018/7906875. w3T0WI2P0T5T R Furthermore, between therapy sessions and for the long term follow-up the patient has to visit the clinic less frequently without losing important information on the patients' progress. supination. held in a position of 90 degrees (hand pointed upward toward ceiling) and full endstream Gravity Goniometer/Inclinometer: One arm has a weighted pointer that remains vertical under the influence of gravity. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream 20 0 obj E%) The acromion and radial styloid process were landmarks for the goniometers' arms and the lateral epicondyle as the center of rotation. The ankle joint is a hinged synovial joint with primarily up-and-down movement (plantarflexion and dorsiflexion).However, when the range of motion of the ankle and subtalar joints (talocalcaneal and talocalcaneonavicular) is taken together, the complex functions as a universal joint (see the image below).. Click to explore further. 39 0 obj Smartphone based applications, based either on photography or an accelerometer, may be less time consuming and easy to use in a home environment. The new PMC design is here! x+ | <>stream The other hand cups the calcaneus, while the forearm supports the foot in a position of slight plantarflexion. endobj Subject characteristics are presented using descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Subjects with or without elbow pathology, accompanied by a volunteer able to handle a digital camera (photographer'), were included. All 4 movements, as mentioned in de previous paragraphs, were measured three times by the two aforementioned observers. j E% endobj <>stream The validity of these measurement methods was compared to UG. w3T0WI2P0T5T R endobj E%) Cleffken B., van Breukelen G., van Mameren H., Brink P., Damink S. O. Test-retest reproducibility of elbow goniometric measurements in a rigid double-blinded protocol: Intervals for distinguishing between measurement error and clinical change. i Having a variety of hand goniometers present while learning will enhance the experience. and transmitted securely. F Before 7 0 obj 41 0 obj A study by Cimatti et al. Zwerus EL, Willigenburg NW, Scholtes VA, Somford MP, Eygendaal D, van den Bekerom MP. Forearm Pronation Plane - frontal plane Axis - ant- post axis Normal ROM - Normal ROM values for adults range from about 75 to 85 degrees. <>stream This angle, which is called the "carrying angle" ( Fig. endobj Would you like email updates of new search results? Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Subjects were instructed to slowly (in 5 seconds) carry out the movements from maximum flexion to maximum extension (movie 1) and from maximum supination to maximum pronation (movie 2). Karagiannopoulos C., Sitler M., Michlovitz S. Reliability of 2 functional goniometric methods for measuring forearm pronation and supination active range of motion. endstream The smartphone application correlated good with the UG in pronation and supination. 21 0 obj Test for Fair grade Also, it requires an assisting person to take the picture or movie. G-H abd 90 0, Elbow flexed 90 0, Forearm in 0 0 supination-pronation, resting on supporting surface, hand free to move. endstream Bethesda, MD 20894, Web Policies First MTP FLexion endstream Two testers performed 3 repeated measurements for each motion and method on all subjects. the wrist, and align the moveable arm on the volar wrist crease of the Reliable measurement of the range of motion (ROM) of the elbow is important for both the initial assessment and at follow-up, to assess the results of surgery or to monitor rehabilitation. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 103>>stream This means that, with increasing angles, the difference in angle between photo and movie with UG increased. Fieseler G., Molitor T., Irlenbusch L., et al. endstream nerve). x The validity of these measurement methods was compared to UG. forearm rotation, consisting of pronation and supination, is commonly used in daily life for tasks such as eating, typing, picking up small objects and accepting change. wZ.kI3vlc5H xS**T0T0 Bid]%D. rs Pronation and supination, while used mainly for forearm movements, also apply to the feet but refer here to a more complex combination of movements. endstream Palpation of activity Test-retest reliability study. 27 0 obj A simple trick is to have the patient hold a pen or pencil for ease of measurement. In literature a rise of almost 10% in medicine compliance and significant blood-pressure reduction has been described [8, 9]. Sports Health. !\ 9 0 obj Pronator endobj x1!SLepXF.+@d]l3F!Th;=rSxS{g6Dmck.$OY:o$Ifhth ;r*0 x+ | 49 0 obj The pictures and the movies itself were made by independent volunteering photographers,' in general a family member who accompanies the participant. pronation is attempted from a beginning position of full supination. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 136>>stream !\ 1997;2(3):150-66. doi: 10.1002/pri.97. endstream E% endobj ROM measurements using the new sensor system were also highly correlated with goniometry, with 95% of the differences being <20 . Measurements in the home environment may be helpful to increase involvement and adherence of the patient. endobj endobj Bray E. P., Holder R., Mant J., McManus R. J. Accessibility Internal Rotation Behind-the-Back Angle: A Reliable Angular Measurement for Shoulder Internal Rotation Behind the Back. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the The supinator should function alone in slow 37 0 obj x is to move the goniometer proximally, even with <>stream These findings are in line with previous literature on elbow and knee goniometry [2, 3, 21]. The intraobserver reliability was poor to moderate for the smartphone application and moderate to excellent for UG. If you want to work your forearm supinator muscles, this is where you should start. It is questionable if this error is caused by the photo, movie, or UG measurement. E%) E% xs Epub 2018 Jun 3. endobj about navigating our updated article layout. endobj 5.5 ), is the result of the slightly more distal projection of the medial epicondyle and trochlear, than . Measurements were recorded with accuracy of 1 degree. 46 0 obj . In literature, for both photography and smartphone apps excellent reliability was observed for several joints. 2010 Jun;41(6):643-6. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2010.02.007. endstream You can do this drill at the gym, but you can 2 2. endstream Shaaban H., Pereira C., Williams R., Lees V. C. The effect of elbow position on the range of supination and pronation of the forearm. An official website of the United States government. Cimatti B., Marcolino A. M., Barbosa R. I., Fonseca M. D. C. R. A study to compare two goniometric methods for measuring active pronation and supination range of motion. x endstream supination is attempted from a beginning position of full pronation. <>>>/BBox[0 0 650 911]/Length 141>>stream Study Upper Extremity Goniometry flashcards from Chance Lee Cauble's class online, or in Brainscape's iPhone or Android app. Ockendon M., Gilbert R. E. Validation of a novel smartphone accelerometer-based knee goniometer. 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