The reliability of assessment of vibration sense

Peters, Elizabeth; Bienfait, H.M.E.; Visser, M.; Haan, Rob J. de

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0404.2003.01333.x

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“…Some studies found good intraobserver reliability, but poorer inter-observer reliability [33], with coefficients of variation up to 45% [34]. Other studies found good reproducibility [35] and good validity between centres [36]; this probably relates to good standardisation and adherence to testing protocols.…”

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Vibrotactile threshold measurement for detecting peripheral neuropathy: defining variability and a normal range for clinical and research use

et al. 2007

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Aims/hypothesis We aimed to define normal ranges for vibration sense as measured by vibratory perception thresholds (VPTs) using biothesiometry. Methods We performed biothesiometry in a communitydwelling sample of 901 people aged 55 to 85 years who did not have diabetes. We quantitated the variation between repeat measures using analysis of variance and BlandAltman plots. We also plotted the age-and sex-specific reference ranges. Results We found small but statistically significant differences between repeat measures using the ascending and descending method of limits. Statistically higher vibration thresholds were noted on the right arm and leg compared with the left. Significantly higher vibration thresholds were also seen in men vs women for both lower limbs. We also defined sex-specific reference intervals (normal ranges) for biothesiometry for older persons and quantitated the increase in vibration threshold with increasing age. Conclusions/interpretation For reliability, it may be sufficient to obtain the average of two ascending measures separated by at least 1 min in just the right hand or right foot, since this is usually the one with the higher threshold. Although identical reference ranges can be used for men and women for the upper limb, there are significant differences in the lower limbs. The major determinant of VPT is age: we have established age-specific norms for VPT testing for adults between 55 and 85 years of age.

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confidence: 99%

Vibrotactile threshold measurement for detecting peripheral neuropathy: defining variability and a normal range for clinical and research use

et al. 2007

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“…Peters, Bienfait, de Visser, and de Haan (2003) showed that the intraobserver reliability for vibration perception threshold on the dorsum of the distal end of the second metacarpal bone (within 24-hour interval) using ICC values was 0.95 for left hand and 0.77 for right hand. The reliability of vibration sense in Peters and coworkers' study was similar to the findings of the present study, which tested the origin and the extensor muscles of the arm.…”

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Reliability of muscle function and sensory perception measurements of the wrist extensors

Khamwong

Nosaka

Pirunsan

et al. 2010

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

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This study determined the reliability of muscle function and sensory perception measures of the wrist extensors. The test-retest reliability of the measurements was determined by an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variation (CV), standard error of measurements (SEMs), and one-way repeated measures ANOVA using the values collected from 25 young (20.6 +/- 1.3 years) healthy male volunteers on two occasions separated by 1 day. The measures consisted of grip strength, wrist extension strength (WES), range of motion in active and passive wrist flexion and extension, choice reaction time (CRT), vibration sense (VIB), joint position error sense (JPE), cold pain (CP) and heat pain threshold, and pressure pain threshold. An acceptable reliability was determined as the ICC values greater than 0.85, CV less than 15%, and SEMs less than 5%. ICC of all measures except for JPE were greater than 0.85, only CV of JPE, CP, and VIB exceeded 15%, SEMs were higher than 5% only for JPE and CP, and the ANOVA showed a significant time effect for CRT and WES. It is concluded that most of the measurements except JPE are reliable and can be used to investigate effects of a physiotherapy intervention on the wrist extensors.

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“…Another limitation existed in that subjects' heights were not adjusted for during result analysis. Previous research has demonstrated that height may have a small influence on distal vibration perception (Peters et al 2003), therefore future research using a similar design should include this variable as covariate in the analyses. While there has not been any conclusive evidence supporting a sensory loss between the age groups that were represented within this study, this disparity should be taken into consideration.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…This tool allows the assessor to deliver a non-painful vibration stimulus between the range of 0 and 250 microns (mm), with a frequency of 50 Hz over a skin stimuli surface area of 0.78 cm 2 . Vibration perception has been found to be similar in males and females (Peters et al 2003).…”

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Statin use and peripheral sensory perception: A pilot study

West

Williams

Jilbert

et al. 2013

Somatosensory & Motor Research

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This result is suggestive of a potential association between long-term statin use and a decrease in peripheral sensory perception. This may be because of peripheral sensory neuropathy. Limitations such as consideration of participant height, participant numbers, and inability to analyze results against statin groups are reported. As statins are a life-saving medication, careful consideration should be applied to these results and further research be conducted to determine if these results are applicable to larger populations.

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The reliability of assessment of vibration sense

Abstract: The use of a Vibrameter for measuring vibration thresholds in clinical practice and in multicentre studies is restricted because of the moderate interobserver reliability.

Cited by 23 publications

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Vibrotactile threshold measurement for detecting peripheral neuropathy: defining variability and a normal range for clinical and research use

Vibrotactile threshold measurement for detecting peripheral neuropathy: defining variability and a normal range for clinical and research use

Reliability of muscle function and sensory perception measurements of the wrist extensors

Statin use and peripheral sensory perception: A pilot study

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