scholarly journals Upgradation of Hanau Spring Bow with Digital Inclinometer - A Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 57-60
Author(s):  
Anusha Borra ◽  
K Chandrasekharan Nair ◽  
MC Suresh Sajjan ◽  
D Bheemalingeswara Rao ◽  
AV Rama Raju
Keyword(s):  
Digital Inclinometer

Reliability of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt measurements using a modified digital inclinometer in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Da-In An ◽  
Jung-Eun Park ◽  
Chang-Hyung Lee ◽  
Soo-Yong Kim
Keyword(s):  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Absolute Measurement ◽  
Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome ◽  
Subacromial Impingement ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
Posterior Tilt ◽  
Standard Error Of Measurement ◽  
Absolute Reliability ◽  
Anterior Posterior

BACKGROUD: Reliable scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt data are required for patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Only a few studies have explored the reliability of such measurements derived using a modified inclinometer. OBJECTIVES: To determine the relative and absolute reliability of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt measurements derived using a modified digital inclinometer in patients with SIS. METHOD: Seventeen SIS patients were assessed twice within 1 week. We determined the relative and absolute measurement reliability by calculating the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal clinically important difference (MCID). Both intra- and interrater reliability were determined. RESULTS: The intra-rater reliability (both measurements) was high (0.72–0.88), and the interrater ICC was high to excellent (0.72–0.98). Clinically acceptable SEM and MCID values were obtained for scapular upward rotation (SEM: 4.28–9.33∘, MCID: 5.1–11.3∘) and anterior-posterior tilt (SEM: 3.72–7.55∘, MCID: 2.5–10.8∘). CONCLUSIONS: Measurements of scapular upward rotation and anterior-posterior tilt using a modified digital inclinometer reliably reveal scapular position and kinematics in patients with SIS.

scholarly journals Lumbar Lordosis, Pain Intensity and Type of Work in Women Participating in Fitness Activities

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Patrycja Proskura ◽  
Małgorzata Sobera
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Oswestry Disability Index ◽  
Lumbar Lordosis ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Sitting Position ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
Postural Muscles

AbstractIntroduction. The aim of this study was to examine women participating in fitness activities regarding their level of disability in daily activities and lumbar lordosis.Material and methods. Data were collected from 68 females between the ages of 25-70 participating in fitness exercises. The Oswestry Disability Index was applied to measure the level of disability due to the low back pain in everyday life. The angle of lumbar lordosis was measured using a Saunders’ digital inclinometer.Results. The results of the study confirmed the existence of problems related to low back pain in people performing sedentary work. There were no correlations between lumbar lordosis angle and the level of disability in daily activities of the groups. The low back pain increases especially among people performing sedentary work.Conclusions. The results of this study suggest that work in a sitting position is not associated with a decrease in the angle of lordosis in relation to another work than in a sitting position. Sitting work can be an indirect cause of back pain and slight disability in everyday life by weakening postural muscles.

Reliability of hip internal rotation range of motion measurement using a digital inclinometer

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 2562-2567 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Krause ◽  
John H. Hollman ◽  
Aaron J. Krych ◽  
Michael M. Kalisvaart ◽  
Bruce A. Levy
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Internal Rotation ◽  
Motion Measurement ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
Hip Internal Rotation

scholarly journals The use of borehole inclinometry in determining basal sliding and internal deformation at Haut Glacier d’Arolla, Switzerland

1997 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 331-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luke Copland ◽  
Jon Harbor ◽  
Marie Minner ◽  
Martin Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Hot Water ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
Basal Sliding ◽  
Internal Deformation ◽  
One Year ◽  
Annual Scale ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Displacement Measurements

A series of boreholes were drilled with high-pressure hot water across a section of Haut Glacier d’Arolla, Switzerland, in summer 1995. Twenty-three of the boreholes were profiled with a digital inclinometer soon aller drilling, and 14 were re-profiled up to 6 weeks later to determine changes in the longitudinal shape of boreholes with time. In addition to the main surveys, three boreholes were surveyed 14 times each to assess the accuracy and reproducibility of inclinometry measurements. These repeat surveys suggest that caution is needed in the interpretation of short-term borehole displacement measurements, and that the reoccupation of boreholes from one year to the next may be a better way to determine patterns of internal deformation and basal sliding. The annual scale may also have advantages in providing more long-term insight into glaciological processes than short term (single season) measurements.

The reliability and minimal detectable change of shoulder mobility measurements using a digital inclinometer

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morey J Kolber ◽  
Fernando Vega ◽  
Kristen Widmayer ◽  
Ming-Shun S Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Minimal Detectable Change ◽  
Detectable Change ◽  
Digital Inclinometer

scholarly journals Intra- and inter-rater reliability of joint range of motion tests using tape measure, digital inclinometer and inertial motion capturing

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243646
Author(s):  
Laura Fraeulin ◽  
Fabian Holzgreve ◽  
Mark Brinkbäumer ◽  
Anna Dziuba ◽  
David Friebe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Inertial Motion ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Joint Range Of Motion ◽  
Tape Measure ◽  
Digital Inclinometer ◽  
The Right ◽  
Joint Range

Background In clinical practice range of motion (RoM) is usually assessed with low-cost devices such as a tape measure (TM) or a digital inclinometer (DI). However, the intra- and inter-rater reliability of typical RoM tests differ, which impairs the evaluation of therapy progress. More objective and reliable kinematic data can be obtained with the inertial motion capture system (IMC) by Xsens. The aim of this study was to obtain the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the TM, DI and IMC methods in five RoM tests: modified Thomas test (DI), shoulder test modified after Janda (DI), retroflexion of the trunk modified after Janda (DI), lateral inclination (TM) and fingertip-to-floor test (TM). Methods Two raters executed the RoM tests (TM or DI) in a randomized order on 22 healthy individuals while, simultaneously, the IMC data (Xsens MVN) was collected. After 15 warm-up repetitions, each rater recorded five measurements. Findings Intra-rater reliabilities were (almost) perfect for tests in all three devices (ICCs 0.886–0.996). Inter-rater reliability was substantial to (almost) perfect in the DI (ICCs 0.71–0.87) and the IMC methods (ICCs 0.61–0.993) and (almost) perfect in the TM methods (ICCs 0.923–0.961). The measurement error (ME) for the tests measured in degree (°) was 0.9–3.3° for the DI methods and 0.5–1.2° for the IMC approaches. In the tests measured in centimeters the ME was 0.5–1.3cm for the TM methods and 0.6–2.7cm for the IMC methods. Pearson correlations between the results of the DI or the TM respectively with the IMC results were significant in all tests except for the shoulder test on the right body side (r = 0.41–0.81). Interpretation Measurement repetitions of either one or multiple trained raters can be considered reliable in all three devices.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone and Digital Inclinometer in Measuring the Lower Extremity Joints Range of Motion

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Walaa S. Mohammad ◽  
◽  
Faten F. Elattar ◽  
Walaa M. Elsais ◽  
Salameh O. AlDajah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Plane Motion ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Digital Inclinometer

In clinical settings, available valid and reliable tools are important components in evaluating the lower extremity range of motion. Although the digital inclinometer is highly reliable compared to the universal goniometer, its availability and high cost impede its extensive use. Nowadays, smartphone applications have become widely available to clinicians for assessing the joint range of motion. The present study aims to assess the validity and intra-rater reliability of the smart- phone application “Clinometer” for measuring hip, knee, and ankle sagittal ranges of motion, using the digital inclinom- eter as the reference standard. Active hip, knee flexion and ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexion range-of-motion mea- surements were recorded in 102 young, healthy female participants on two separate occasions using Clinometer and a digital inclinometer. Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) were used to evaluate the smartphone application’s validity against the digital inclinometer. To assess the reliability of the Clinometer app, the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable difference (MDD) were used. Clinometer displayed excellent validity when compared to the digital inclinometer for hip and knee movements (r>0.90), while ankle ROM displayed moderate validity (r = 0.52-0.57). Additionally, Clinometer demonstrated excellent reliability (ICC > 0.90) for hip and knee sagittal plane motion and moderate reliability for the ankle sagittal plane motion (ICC = 0.53–0.67). Cli- nometer is a portable, low-cost, valid, and reliable tool for assessing active hip and knee range of motions and can be easily incorporated into clinical settings; however, it cannot be used interchangeably for ankle measures.

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