Inter-rater reliability of shoulder measurements in middle-aged women

Groef, An De; Kampen, Marijke Van; Vervloesem, Nele; Clabau, E.; Christiaens, M-R; Neven, Patrick; Geraerts, Inge; Struyf, Filip; Devoogdt, Nele

doi:10.1016/j.physio.2016.07.002

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“…The studies conducted by Johnson et al 13 10 but weak interrater reliability (ICC 0.14-0.52) by De Groef et al 14 • QAREL scores on the 4 studies ranged from 50% to 87%.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…• Three of the 4 studies appraised demonstrated support for the clinical question (Johnson et al, 13 Tucker et al, 12 and Watson et al 10 ), whereas 1 study did not (De Groef et al 14 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…• Original search (2): De Groef et al 14 and Tucker et al 12 • Reference lists of included articles (2): Johnson et al 13 (Tucker et al 12 ) and Watson et al 10 (De Groef et al 14 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(Ahead of Print) 2 Silverson et al Table 2 Characteristics of Included Studies Study De Groef et al 14 Johnson et al 13 Tucker et al 12 Watson et al 10 Study design Observational study …”

Section: Sources Of Evidence Searchedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Poor intrarater reliability (ICC 0.14-0.39) found in the first cohort of 30 middle-aged women only slightly improved from poor to moderate in the second cohort (ICC 0.26-0.52) even after additional investigator training. 14 The reduced replication of reliability for the 2 gravity referenced inclinometer system reported by De Groef et al 14 suggests that the reliability of the system is limited to within session and to a single rater when used on subjects with a history of shoulder pathology.…”

Section: Implications For Practice Education and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reliability of Clinical Assessment Methods to Measure Scapular Upward Rotation: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Cascia²,

Hettrich³

et al. 2019

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Clinical Scenario: Assessing movement of the scapula is an important component in the evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex. Currently, gold-standard methods to quantify scapular movement include invasive technique, radiation, and 3D motion systems. This critically appraised topic focuses on several clinical assessment methods of quantifying scapular upward rotation with respect to their reliability and clinical utility. Clinical Question: Is there evidence for noninvasive methods that reliably assess clinical measures of scapular upward rotation in subjects with or without shoulder pathologies? Summary of Key Findings: Four studies were selected to be critically appraised. The quality appraisal of diagnostic reliability checklist was used to score the articles on methodology and consistency. Three of the 4 studies demonstrated support for the clinical question. Clinical Bottom Line: There is moderate evidence to support reliable clinical methods for measuring scapular upward rotation in subjects with or without shoulder pathology. Strength of Recommendation: There is moderate evidence to suggest there are reliable clinical measures to quantify scapular upward rotation in patients with or without shoulder pathology. Keywords: scapula, CAT, clinical assessment Clinical ScenarioQuantifying movement of the scapula is an important component in the evaluation and treatment of the shoulder complex due to its role in scapulohumeral rhythm during overhead motion. 1-3 Scapular upward rotation has been identified to be an essential component of glenohumeral elevation. 4 Restrictions in the scapular upward rotation have been linked to pathologies such as impingement, instability, and tendinopathies. 4,5 Challenges clinicians face when measuring scapular motion include the deep position of the scapula under the overlaying musculature and soft tissue, and along with its multidirectional axis of rotation. 1,6,7 To accurately quantify scapular movement, fluoroscopy, and intracortical pinning have been utilized as the gold-standard methods of scapular assessment. 8,9 However, due to the obstacles behind radiography and 3D instrumentation, such as radiation, invasive technique, cost for equipment, and time investment, it has become apparent that there is a clinical need for a reliable and valid noninvasive method to measure scapular kinematics. 10,11 In the literature, different assessment methods have been reported, focusing on the reliability of each respective method. In this critically appraisal topic (CAT), several methods of quantifying scapular kinematics are appraised for their respective reliability and clinical utility of each method designed to measure scapular upward rotation. Focused Clinical QuestionIs there evidence for noninvasive methods that reliably assess clinical measures of scapular upward rotation in subjects with or without shoulder pathologies? Summary of Search• The initial literature search using the Boolean Operators:Term (TX) scapular rotation, OR TX scapular motion, AND TX upward rotation...

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“…The studies conducted by Johnson et al 13 10 but weak interrater reliability (ICC 0.14-0.52) by De Groef et al 14 • QAREL scores on the 4 studies ranged from 50% to 87%.…”

Section: Key Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Key Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…• Original search (2): De Groef et al 14 and Tucker et al 12 • Reference lists of included articles (2): Johnson et al 13 (Tucker et al 12 ) and Watson et al 10 (De Groef et al 14 ).…”

Section: Sources Of Evidence Searchedmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Ahead of Print) 2 Silverson et al Table 2 Characteristics of Included Studies Study De Groef et al 14 Johnson et al 13 Tucker et al 12 Watson et al 10 Study design Observational study …”

Section: Sources Of Evidence Searchedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Implications For Practice Education and Future Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Reliability of Clinical Assessment Methods to Measure Scapular Upward Rotation: A Critically Appraised Topic

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Cascia²,

Hettrich³

et al. 2019

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Effect of myofascial techniques for treatment of upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors: randomized controlled trial

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Verlvoesem

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Effects of diaphragm muscle treatment in shoulder pain and mobility in subjects with rotator cuff injuries: A dataset derived from a pilot clinical trial

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The rotator cuff inflammatory or degenerative pathology is the main cause of shoulder pain. The shoulder and diaphragm muscle have a clear relation through innervation and the connection through myofascial tissue. A prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind (assessor) pilot clinical trial was performed with a sample size of 27 subjects with rotator cuff injuries and with clinical diagnosis of myofascial pain syndrome at shoulder. The sample were divided into 3 groups of treatment (9 subjects per group): A direct treatment over the shoulder by ischemic compression of myofascial trigger points (MTP) (control / rotator cuff group). Diaphragm manual therapy techniques (diaphragm group). Active diaphragm mobilization by breathing exercises (breathing exercises group). The pain and range of shoulder motion were assessed before and after treatment in all the participants by inclinometry, NRS of pain in shoulder movements and pressure algometry. Methodology and full data analyzing the effect of the three interventions are presented in this article. These data could give a basis for further experiments on revealing the underlying mechanism of action of the visceral manual therapy in reducing the symptoms of shoulder pain.

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Inter-rater reliability of shoulder measurements in middle-aged women

Cited by 28 publications

References 45 publications

Reliability of Clinical Assessment Methods to Measure Scapular Upward Rotation: A Critically Appraised Topic

Reliability of Clinical Assessment Methods to Measure Scapular Upward Rotation: A Critically Appraised Topic

Effect of myofascial techniques for treatment of upper limb dysfunctions in breast cancer survivors: randomized controlled trial

Effects of diaphragm muscle treatment in shoulder pain and mobility in subjects with rotator cuff injuries: A dataset derived from a pilot clinical trial

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