Reliability and validity of clinically accessible smartphone applications to measure joint range of motion: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Measuring joint range of motion is an important skill for many allied health professionals. While the Universal Goniometer is the most commonly utilised clinical tool for measuring joint range of motion, the evolution of smartphone technology and applications (apps) provides the clinician with more measurement options. However, the reliability and validity of these smartphones and apps is still somewhat uncertain. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature regarding the intra- and inter-rater reliability and validity of smartphones and apps to measure joint range of motion. Eligible studies were published in English peer-reviewed journals with full text available, involving the assessment of reliability and/or validity of a non-videographic smartphone app to measure

SUBMITTER: Keogh JWL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505893 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature