Although learning how to palpate specific spinal segments isn’t too difficult, it’s not the easiest skill to teach on this platform. Limitations to range of motion (ROM) within the thoracic spine can create compensatory mechanisms that require a greater motion requirement from the scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joints leading to muscle and strength asymmetries, and increased injury risk (Blanch, 2004; Spurrier, 2015). For other assessments, measuring joint alignment can be tricky due to the nature of the assessments. Only in the study by Paquet et al.42, this instrument was used for trunk assessment. Thank you for the time that you spent presenting this information The predominant problems with all of these measurements, is twofold. 3rd. Conservative treatment of acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials of the most common interventions. 14. The athlete rests on their forearms with the shoulder and elbows flexed to 90 degrees. Coaches should monitor the athlete’s pelvic position to ensure spinal compensations do not inflate scores. J Health Sci 2015;17(3)194-197. At the point of maximal rotation, the phone is placed at the cervicothoracic junction (see figure 3). Flexion: kyphometer MAD: 2.95 ± 2.96; MAD Goniometer: 3.80 ± 2.95 and Flexicurve MAD: 3.15±2.0. Similar to protractors, they are transparent plastic tools used to measure or construct angles. Fortunately, many of the tests introduced in this two-part series have been extensively studied. With the advent of technology, 3D analysis methods have expanded rapidly, mainly because they provide many possibilities of assessed parameters and present adequate precision in the results provided66. [ Links ], 44. The spine is a complex segment of the human body, whose mobility has different characteristics depending on the anatomical region, due to morphological differences related to the length and angle of spinal processes and to the volume of vertebral bodies1. However, I have found this test to be highly reliable. The second study verified the concurrent validity of a mobile device inclinometer (iPhone) compared to a traditional inclinometer and found excellent correlation results between both instruments. 10. [ Links ], 26. With the head in a neutral position, the athlete is cued to “lift their chest.” The athlete is then instructed to bring one arm off the ground and lift the hand so it touches the sternum. Esta revisão sistemática objetivou identificar os métodos e instrumentos utilizados para avaliar a amplitude de movimento da coluna vertebral torácica e lombar no plano sagital que apresentam validade e/ou repetibilidade e/ou reprodutibilidade confirmados, evidenciando seus respectivos índices psicométricos. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.026 In this sense, preserving the morphology and mobility of the spine is important for its functionality3 and can reduce already high rates of back pain in the world population4. “A biomechanical comparison of the traditional squat, powerlifting squat, and box squat.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 26(7), 1805–1816. [ Links ], 24. Cape Town: Kiboho Publishers; 1992. Other instruments such as photogrammetry57, optical fiber system61 and electromagnetic device (3 Space Isotrack System)47 have been described in few studies for spinal ROM assessment, and still lack further information on their validity aspects. Gill KP, Callaghan MJ. Figure 2. Repeatability of four clinical methods for assessment of lumbar spinal motion. Continuous measurement of lumbar posture using flexible electrogoniometers. Still regarding the biomechanical aspects of motor and postural control related to spinal structures, evidence points to a need to maintain the integrity of the active (musculotendinous), passive (osteoarticular and ligamentous) and neural subsystems5. “Determining reliability: a data collection guide for S&C practitioners.” Professional Strength and Conditioning Journal, 36, 27–33. Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: iPhone: lumbar: ICC: 0.88; thoracolumbopelvic: ICC: 0.97; Inclinometer: lumbar: ICC: 0.83; thoracolumbopelvic: ICC: 0.96; Extension (thoracolumbopelvic only): iPhone: only: 0,80; Inclinometer: ICC: 0.88; Inter-rater reproducibility: Flexion: iPhone: lumbar: only: 0.88; thoracolumbopelvic: ICC: 0.98; Inclinometer: lumbar: ICC: 0,81; thoracolumbopelvic: ICC: 0.97; Extension (thoracolumbopelvic only): iPhone: ICC: 0,81; Inclinometer: ICC: 0.91; Validity: Flexion: lumbar: ICC: 0.86-0.87; thoracolumbopelvic: ICC: 0.97-0.98; Extension (thoracolumbopelvic only): ICC: 0.89-0.91, Intra- and inter-rater repeatability and reproducibility of lumbar flexion, All instruments presented repeatability (r 0.89) and intra- (F=1,39, df=13.319) and inter-rater (F=1.62, df=1.319) reproducibility. However, inclinometers presented concurrent validity tested only with the same instrument, which limits knowledge about the true value obtained, besides being relatively expensive, difficult to handle and may contain marking and assembling errors; therefore, it is necessary to master this technique in order to obtain precise measures65. The upper back and shoulders can respond favorably to flexibility and targeted strength training. Yun w, Kim H, Ahn JH, Park Y, Park Y. 8. Hansberger, B. L., Loutsch, R., Hancock, C., Bonser, R., Zeigel, A., and Baker, R. T. (2019). Petersen CM, Johnson RD, Schuit D, Hayes K. Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of asymptomatic subjects thoracolumbar range of motion using the OSI CA 6000 spine motion analyzer. Reproducibility of thoracolumbar flexion and extension. Spine 1991;16(5):516-519. [ Links ], 46. The importance of horizontal abduction during the overhead squat. As mobility is a key physical quality that underpins most athletic movements, strength and conditioning coaches must possess the skill set and tools to assess it. Validity of lumbar flexion and extension, Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: Gravity Goniometer: ICC: 0.91; Parallelogram Goniometer: ICC: 0.92; Extension: Gravity Goniometer: ICC: 0.71; Parallelogram Goniometer: ICC: 0.60; Validity: Flexion: Gravity Goniometer: ICC: -0.11; Parallelogram Goniometer: ICC: 0.19; Extension: Gravity Goniometer: ICC: -0.73; Parallelogram Goniometer: ICC: -0.71, Flexion: MAD: 3.80±2.95; Extension: MAD: 3.10±1.98, Repeatability and validity (two inclinometers) of trunk flexion, Validity: r: 0.97; Repeatability: ICC: 0.98. [ Links ], 45. Keywords: Measure, Range of motion, Rotation, Thoracic vertebrae. This systematic review aimed to identify methods and instruments used to assess the range of motion of the thoracic and lumbar spine in the sagittal plane, with confirmed validity and/or repeatability and/or reproducibility, evidencing their respective psychometric indexes. Your email address will not be published. Spinous processes slope inferiorly from T1 to T10 and overlap from T5 to T8, whereas the spinous processes … To measure thoracic spine extension motion during bilateral arm elevation using functional radiography and photographic image analysis. Vohralik, S. L., Bowen, A. R., Burns, J., Hiller, C. E., and Nightingale, E. J. Gill K, Krag HM, Johnson GB, Haugh LD, Popo MH. A. and Olson, T. (2018). Dois revisores independentes realizaram a seleção dos estudos, extraíram os dados, avaliaram a qualidade metodológica, o risco de viés e a evidência (GRADE). [ Links ], 52. [ Links ], 62. The goniometer instrument was analyzed in several studies; however, because of this wide variety of types for this instrument, analyzing them together has its limits. Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.89; Extension: r: 0.66; Inter-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.76; Extension: r: 0.54. Joe and Emily demonstrate active range of motion for the thoracic spine. Effects of subject position on measurements of flexion, extension, and lateral flexion of the spine. The concurrent validity of Flexicurve in assessing flexibility with X-rays was tested in two studies50),(51. Wrist extension can be a problem during front squats of the catch position of the clean. In fact, because this data was collected by researchers with a different skill set than your own, using a population that likely differs from the athletes you work with, I suggest you establish your own reliability data for each test using the statistical procedures outlined by Spence and Cushion.17. “Reliability of two methods of clinical examination of the flexibility of the hip adductor muscles.” International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 10(7), 976. Ng JKF, Kippers V, Richardson C, Parnianpour M. Range of motion and lordosis of the lumbar spine: Reliability of measurement and normative values. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. However, despite adequate intra-rater and inter-rater reproducibility and validity results, this instrument is only described for lumbar region assessment, restricting its possibility of use, since it has not been tested in thoracic spine assessment. Scand J Rehabil Med 1991;23(1):3-10. The studies presented in Table 1 show the use of numerous instruments to assess spinal flexibility, of which the most commonly employed are: measuring tape, inclinometers, goniometers/electrogoniometers, 3D motion analysis systems, Flexicurves and accelerometers. This will likely be a pretty interesting experience for many coaches, and will no doubt help you refine your toolbox for truly developing an athlete’s mobility. DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2011.01707.x Prior to this position, Howe lectured for the Strength and Conditioning undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at St Mary’s University, where he also provided strength and conditioning services to a group of international track and field athletes. Reliability of lumbar spinal palpation, range of motion, and determination of position. “Shoulder strength and range-of-motion characteristics in bodybuilders.” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 16(3), 367–372. J Manipulative PhysiolTher 2015;38(4):275-81. Spine 1994;19(5):586-595. Function, dysfunction, adaptation and enhancement. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2013;8(2):129-137. Movement: The athlete is cued to draw the elbows to the floor. Specifically, the thoracic and lumbar regions play a fundamental role in trunk movement and human locomotion; the balance between the musculoskeletal structures of the spine, by maintaining flexibility, avoids the onset of pathologies that may interfere with its autonomy and mobility2. “Tragus-to-wall: A systematic review of procedures, measurements obtained, and clinimetric properties.” Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, (Preprint), 1–11. [ Links ], 22. DOI: 10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4649247 Internal and external rotators of the shoulders are important for all athletes, not just overhead competitors. Normative data for these tests in resistance-trained athletes have been reported as approximately 105 degrees external rotation and 70 degrees internal rotation when measuring forearm alignment relative to vertical.13However, these values may differ in throwing athletes, with structural adaptations influencing shoulder rotation capacity in throwers.14Therefore, it may be that total rotation (external and internal rotation combined) is of greater relevance when looking to identify mobility deficits.15. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.026 Intra-rater reproducibility of thoracolumbar flexion and extension. Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.94; Extension: r: 0.94; Inter-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.76; Extension: r: 0.84. [ Links ], 67. There were 34 healthy subjects (mean age, 30.2 yrs). Learn More{{/message}}. However, when two goniometers were used to assess lumbar flexion and extension, ICC results were lower, with moderate correlations37. (1999). Chiarello CM, Savidge R. Inter-rater reliability of the Cybex EDI-320 and fluid goniometer in normals and patients with low back pain. Although this scale15 does not provide a cut-off point, in the present systematic review the studies were considered of high methodological quality when they reached scores ≥ 60% in the applied items, according to the proposition of previous studies16. Variance in the meansurement of sagital lumbar spine range od motion among examiners, subjects, and instruments. However, there is scientific evidence only to support the inter-rater reproducibility of the measuring tape instrument only in the modified Schöber’s test for lumbar flexion movement, and the intra-rater reproducibility of the Flexicurve and video analysis system instruments for lumbar extension and flexion movements. Taking a position on the knees reduces the load to the spine and improves the evaluation. Anatomy and Biomechanics Review . [ Links ], 20. Soccer and other sports tend to view overhead lifting as not sport specific (except with goalkeepers), but the entire body must be optimized for peak performance. Intra- and inter-rater repeatability and reproducibility of trunk flexion and extension, Repeatability: Flexion: r: 0.98; Extension: r: 0.96; Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.98; Extension: r: 0.79; Inter-rater reproducibility: Flexion: r: 0.94; Extension: r: 0.78, Modified Schöber’s test and finger-floor distance, Repeatability of lumbar flexion and extension, Flexion: Modified Schöber: CV: 0.9-1.5; Finger-floor: CV: 14.1; Extension: Modified Schöber : CV: 2.8-2.9, Modified Schöber’s, Moll’s, Loebl’s tests, and finger-floor distance, Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of trunk flexion and extension, Intra-rater reproducibility: Flexion: Finger-floor distance: mean CV: 76.4; Schöber: mean CV: 6.6; Loebl: mean CV: 13.4; Extension: Moll: mean CV: 7.3; Loebl: mean CV: 50.7; Inter-rater reproducibility: Flexion: Finger-floor distance: mean CV: 83.0; Schöber: mean CV: 6.3; Loebl: mean CV: 9.6; Extension: Moll: mean CV: 9.5; Loebl: mean CV: 65.4, Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of lumbar flexion, Intra-rater reproducibility: ICC: 0.77; Inter-rater reproducibility: ICC: 0.74, Inter-rater reproducibility of lumbar flexion, Ott’s, Schöber’s, Modified Schöber’s test, and finger-floor distance, Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of trunk flexion, Good reproducibility (ICC values not specified), Intra-rater reproducibility: r: 0.88; inter-rater: r: 0.87, Intra-rater reproducibility: ICC: 0.95; Inter-rater reproducibility: ICC: 0.96, Intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of thoracolumbar flexion and extension, Flexion: intra-rater ICC: 0.84-0.92; Inter-rater ICC: 0.83-0.92. 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