Reliability and Validity of Visual Estimation in Determining Thorax Rotation Mobility using the Quadruped Lumbar-Locked Position

CONCLUSION: The quadruped lumbar-locked thorax rotation test demonstrates moderate to substantial test-retest intra-rater and inter-rater reliability regardless of clinical experience. The quadruped lumbar-locked thorax rotation test can accurately discriminate between individuals with active and passive physiological deficits regardless of rater experience using visual estimation.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3b.PMID:38707852 | PMC:PMC11065767 | DOI:10.26603/001c.116154

Source: Physical Therapy - May 6, 2024 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Katelyn S Whetstone Kyle A Matsel Andrew S Patton Sarah E Gehres Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer Source Type: research