Validity and Reliability of Kinovea Software Measurement of Lumbar Extensibility Using Modified-Modified Schober Test
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Lumbar Extensibility. Basic parameters: 18 years — 25 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
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Official title
Validity and Reliability of Kinovea Software Program Measurement of Lumbar Extensibility Using Modified-Modified Schober Test
Overview
This study will be conducted to determine the validity and reliability of Kinovea Software measurement of lumbar extensibility using Modified-Modified Schober Test
Detailed description
Reduced lumbar mobility has been associated with various musculoskeletal alterations, including low back pain, changes in movement patterns, and increased risk of spinal disorders. Lumbar range of motion is considered a crucial parameter in determining disability for compensation claims and litigation worldwide.
The Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST) is a widely used clinical tool for assessing lumbar range of motion, particularly flexion. This test utilizes the posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS) as the lower anatomical landmark and a point 15 cm above as the upper landmark, measuring the increase in distance during forward flexion.
Despite some limitations, the MMST remains a recommended clinical tool due to its simplicity and established reliability.
Regarding extensibility measurement, recent research has demonstrated that Kinovea software exhibits excellent intra-rater reliability, excellent inter-rater reliability, and strong criterion validity for measuring hamstring extensibility using the sit and reach test when compared to traditional tape measurements.
Therefore, this study aims to fill this research gap by measuring the validity \& reliability of Kinovea software program in measuring lumbar extensibility using the Modified-Modified Schober Test by examining the psychometric properties of Kinovea for lumbar spine assessment as the kinovea software is low cost, provide more accurate data and easy to use.
Interventions
- Other
Primary outcome measures
- Validity of Kinovea Software Measurement [Time frame: 1 year]
- Intra-rater reliability of Kinovea Software Measurement [Time frame: 1 year]
- Inter-rater reliability of Kinovea Software Measurement [Time frame: 1 year]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- The subjects' ages range from 18 to 25 years old.
- Subjects from both genders.
- Body mass index: 18-24.9 Kg/m2
- Waist-Hip ratio: Male: 0.9 to 1, Female: 0.85
Exclusion criteria
- The following subjects will be excluded from the study patients with:
- Lumber Disc prolapse.
- Spinal fixation.
- Spinal deformities like scoliosis and kyphosis.
- Hamstring injury.
- Hip, knee and ankle orthopedic problems.
- Shoulders, Elbow and Wrist orthopedic problems.
- Athletes.
- Pregnant woman.
- Colon.
- Subject takes any muscle relaxant.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Dina Mohamed Ramadan — Gamasa
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07557186 · F.P.T.260799