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Intertester Reliability Using The Cybex Edi 320® Inclinometer, Schawnn M. Decker

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The American Medical Association (AMA) currently accepts range of motion measurements, particularly spinal measurements obtained by an inclinometer, as reliable and accurate. Reproducibility of intra-subject results are considered high, but intertester reliability has not been addressed.

With the help of three physical therapists trained in the use of the Cybex EDI 320® inclinometer, 10 subjects were tested on three consecutive days by each tester to obtain measurements of lumbar flexion, corresponding hip flexion, lumbar extension, corresponding hip extension, and lateral flexion. Straight leg raise measurements were also obtained for validity measurements as requested by the AMA.

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Passive Range Of Motion For The Rigid Knee, Margaret B. Ingold

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether daily passive range of motion treatment will knee range of motion in the rigid patient. with moderate to severe rigidity due to prevent loss of Eleven subjects Alzheimer's or dementia were selected. Medical records were reviewed and knee ROM measurements from 3 consecutive years were recorded and analyzed. Federal regulations pertaining to treatment are discussed. The numbers of people affected and the costs of caring for them are described. The urgent need for clinical research to identify the most appropriate treatment is addressed. A literature review of studies relating to rigidity …