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

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

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 b...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Reza Pourahmadi, Morteza Taghipour, Elham Jannati, Mohammad Ali Mohseni-Bandpei, Ismail Ebrahimi Takamjani, Fatemeh Rajabzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-08-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Gravity-based inclinometer
Smartphone
Lumbar vertebrae
Range of motion
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2355.pdf

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