Study Design:This study compared range of motion (ROM) measurements using a cervical range of motion device (CROM) and an optoelectronic system (OPTOTRAK). Objectives: To examine the criterion validity of the CROM for the measurement of cervical ROM on healthy adults. Background: Whereas measurements of cervical ROM are recognized as part of the assessment of patients with neck pain, few devices are available in clinical settings. Two papers published previously showed excellent criterion validity for measurements of cervical flexion/extension and lateral flexion using the CROM. Methods and Measures: Subjects performed neck rotation, flexion/extension, and lateral flexion while sitting on a wooden chair. The ROM values were measured by the CROM as well as the OPTOTRAK. Results: The cervical rotational ROM values using the CROM demonstrated a good to excellent linear relationship with those using the OPTOTRAK: right rotation, r = 0.89 (95% confidence interval, 0.81-0.94), and left rotation, r = 0.94 (95% confidence interval, 0.90-0.97). Similar results were also obtained for flexion/extension and lateral flexion ROM values. Conclusion: The CROM showed excellent criterion validity for measurements of cervical rotation. We propose using ROM values measured by the CROM as outcome measures for patients with neck pain. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2006;36(4):242-248.

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Immobilization of the right lower limb affects the braking force as well as the braking reaction time and total braking time during emergency braking by healthy volunteers. While these changes are significant, their impact on the ability to drive safely during emergency braking situations is questionable. Future research into the impact of such immobilization on the emergency braking performances of patients is warranted to confirm these observations.

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