Clinical assessment methods for scapular positioning and function. An inter-rater reliability study.

CONCLUSION: Four scapular test assessment methods (Upper horizontal distance, Lower horizontal distance at max shoulder flexion, Acromial distance, and Winging scapula) showed satisfactory inter-rater reliability. Simple visual observational methods and quantitative distance measurements have better reliability between clinicians than more complex measurements and may be better suited for use in clinical practice.
PMID: 30924383 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - March 28, 2019 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Larsen CM, Søgaard K, Eshoj H, Ingwersen K, Juul-Kristensen B Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research