Interrater reliability of the modified scapular assistance test with and without handheld weights

Kopkow, Christian; Lange, Toni; Schmitt, Jochen; Kasten, Philip

doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.04.012

Cited by 18 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 58 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Despite the resting time given, repeated measures may have influenced patient's symptoms. To avoid this, the pain level at rest was rated before each SRT performance according to the recommendations of Kopkow [20]. The same measurement process was repeated on a consecutive day by one of the raters to report the intra-rater reliability.…”

Section: Scapula Reposition Testmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is important to emphasize the homogeneity of the cohort and the presence of scapular dyskinesis in all subjects. Rabin et al [32] and Kopkow et al [20] studied the reliability of the Scapular Assistance Test, but they did not select patients with the same shoulder pathology, and scapular dyskinesis was not considered as an inclusion criteria. This surely influenced the interpretation of the findings.…”

Section: Scapula Reposition Test Reliabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Reliability of the Scapula Reposition Test in Subjects with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Scapular Dyskinesis

Fernández-Matías

Gallardo-Zamora

Sánchez-Aguilera

et al. 2019

JCM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The Scapula Reposition Test (SRT) is proposed to determine if a relationship exists between scapular dyskinesis and shoulder pathology. The purpose of this study was to evaluate intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of the SRT in subjects with rotator cuff tendinopathy and scapular dyskinesis. In addition, we compared subjective strength findings from the test to an objective measure made by dynamometry. The SRT was independently and randomly performed by two physical therapists in 42 subjects. The percent agreement, Cohen's kappa (κ), maximum attainable κ, prevalence and bias indexes, and prevalence-adjusted-bias-adjusted kappa were used as intra-and inter-rater reliability estimates. Finally, the point-biserial correlation coefficient (r pb ) was used for correlation analysis of objective and subjective strength findings. A moderate intra-rater (κ = 0.43; CI 95%, 0.14 to 0.73; p = 0.004) and poor inter-rater (κ = 0.08; CI 95%, −0.22 to 0.38; p = 0.61) agreement was found. Subjective strength changes during SRT and dynamometry were poorly correlated (r pb = 0.137; CI 95%, −0.175 to 0.423; p = 0.389). The SRT cannot be recommended for clinical practice. More studies evaluating its reliability are needed as well as further research on the capability of a rater to manually detect strength changes.

show abstract

Section: Scapula Reposition Testmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Scapula Reposition Test Reliabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Reliability of the Scapula Reposition Test in Subjects with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Scapular Dyskinesis

Fernández-Matías

Gallardo-Zamora

Sánchez-Aguilera

et al. 2019

JCM

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In three different specialized shoulder centers, patients were prospectively included consecutively in the period from November 2012 to January 2016. Inclusion criteria were the presence of a scapular dyskinesis according to Kibler with symptoms for more than 3 months and a positive (modified) scapular assistance test [38]. Exclusion criteria were previous shoulder surgery, the lack of consent to the study, the presence of inflammatory diseases and negative (modified) scapular assistance test.…”

Section: Participantsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, during visual examination itself, it is not possible to determine whether the position and/or movement of the scapula contributes to shoulder symptoms [39]. Therefore, symptom alteration tests like the Scapular Assistance Test (SAT) or modified SAT (mSAT) and the Scapular Retraction Test (SRT) should be used [27,33,38,62]. Results from visual assessments of SD can be classified according to Kibler in four types [30], although other classifications exist.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Results from visual assessments of SD can be classified according to Kibler in four types [30], although other classifications exist. Kopkow et al demonstrated that the mSAT is reliable for clinical use, also if performed with additional handheld weights [38]. It is assumed that in case of a positive test a scapula-specific treatment is promising [8,11,32].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Evaluation of a New Exercise Program in the Treatment of Scapular Dyskinesis

Nowotny

Kasten²,

Kopkow³

et al. 2018

Int J Sports Med

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

An abnormal motion of the scapula, or scapular dyskinesis (SD), can be effectively treated through conservative therapy. The aim of this study is to evaluate a new specific exercise program to restore normal position. A standardized and specific exercise program was created. In a prospective multi-center approach, patients were randomized into two groups: one group received the specific exercise program over a period of six weeks and the controls received massage therapy. The visual-analog scale, QuickDASH score, SICK scapula rating scale, hand press-up position test, lateral scapular slide test and internal rotation of the shoulder were evaluated. Twenty-eight patients were included in the study: fifteen in the exercise group and thirteen in the control group. Pain levels on the visual analog scale (VAS) were significantly reduced in both groups (exercise p=0.007; control p=0.004). The scores for QuickDASH (p=0.001), SICK scapula rating scale (p=0.003) and hand press-up position test (p=0.026) were significantly improved in the exercise group only. Scapula-focused exercise programs, as well as massage therapy, can effectively relieve pain in patients with SD. However, scapula-focused exercises resulted, specifically, in greater improvement of shoulder function.

show abstract