This study aims to investigate posture-mobility associations in the upper quadrant by means of smartphone measurements
One purpose of this study is to measure the magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis, thoracic spine extension, and side-to-side differences in scapular protraction and elbow extension range of motion during the median nerve neurodynamic test through a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1), and to assess the intrarater agreement parameters. Another purpose is to assess associations between thoracic kyphosis, thoracic spine extension, scapular protraction and the resting length of the pectoralis minor muscle through smartphone, photographs and tape measurements.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
41
Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Leiria, Leiria District, Portugal
Elbow extension range of motion
Elbow extension range of motion (in degrees) during the median nerve neurodynamic test is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Thoracic kyphosis orientation
The magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Thoracic spine extension range of motion
The extension range of motion of the thoracic spine (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Scapular protraction orientation
The magnitude of the scapular protraction (in degrees) in the standing upright position with the arms at rest is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Pectoralis minor muscle resting length
Pectoralis minor muscle resting length (in centimeters) with the arms at rest is measured by means of a measuring tape in the standing upright position
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Thoracic kyphosis orientation
The magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured on digital photographs by means of a computer software
Time frame: At the time of the assessment
Thoracic spine extension range of motion
The extension range of motion of the thoracic spine (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured on digital photographs by means of a computer software
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Time frame: At the time of the assessment