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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Alderighi, Marzia | Ferrari, Raffaello | Maghini, Irene | Del Felice, Alessandra* | Masiero, Stefano
Affiliations: Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Unit, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Alessandra Del Felice, Rehabilitation Unit, Department of Neuroscience, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35128 Padova, Italy. Tel.: +39 0498211270: Fax: +39 0498211271; E-mail:[email protected]
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Radiographic examination is the gold standard to evaluate spine curves, but ionising radiations limit routine use. Non-invasive methods, such as skin-surface goniometer (IncliMed®) should be used instead. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate intra- and interrater reliability to assess sagittal curves and mobility of the spine with IncliMed®. METHODS: a reliability study on agonistic football players. Thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis and mobility of the spine were assessed by IncliMed®. Measurements were repeated twice by each examiner during the same session with between-rater blinding. Intrarater and interrater reliability were measured by Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), 95% Confidence Interval (CI 95%) and Standard Error of Measurement (SEM). RESULTS: Thirty-four healthy female football players (19.17 ± 4.52 years) were enrolled. Statistical results showed high intrarater (0.805-0.923) and interrater (0.701-0.886) reliability (ICC > 0.8). The obtained intra- and interrater SEM were low, with overall absolute intrarater values between 1.39° and 2.76° and overall interrater values between 1.71° and 4.25°. CONCLUSIONS: IncliMed® provides high intra- and interrater reliability in healthy subjects, with limited Standard Error of Measurement. These results encourage its use in clinical practice and scientific research.
Keywords: Spine mobility, non-invasive spinal sagittal curves measure, reliability, Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, Standard Error of Measurement
DOI: 10.3233/BMR-160704
Journal: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 873-880, 2016
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