Reliability and validity of an iPhone(®) application for the measurement of lumbar spine flexion and extension range of motion.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Measurement of lumbar spine range of motion (ROM) is often considered to be an essential component of lumbar spine physiotherapy and orthopedic assessment. The measurement can be carried out through various instruments such as inclinometers, goniometers, and etc. Recent smartphones have been equipped with accelerometers and magnetometers, which, through specific software applications (apps) can be used for inclinometric functions.

Purpose

The main purpose was to investigate the reliability and validity of an iPhone(®) app (TiltMeter(©) -advanced level and inclinometer) for measuring standing lumbar spine flexion-extension ROM in asymptomatic subjects.

Design

A cross-sectional study was carried out.

Setting

This study was conducted in a physiotherapy

SUBMITTER: Pourahmadi MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5012335 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature