Posture and Mobility Measurements of the Upper Quadrant in Asymptomatic Subjects by Means of a Smartphone

September 24, 2014 updated by: Nuno Morais, Universidade do Porto
This study aims to investigate posture-mobility associations in the upper quadrant by means of smartphone measurements

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

One purpose of this study is to measure the magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis, thoracic spine extension, and side-to-side differences in scapular protraction and elbow extension range of motion during the median nerve neurodynamic test through a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1), and to assess the intrarater agreement parameters.

Another purpose is to assess associations between thoracic kyphosis, thoracic spine extension, scapular protraction and the resting length of the pectoralis minor muscle through smartphone, photographs and tape measurements.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

41

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Portugal
      • Leiria, Portugal, 2411-901
        • Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Asymptomatic subjects from scholar community

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 years old
  • Normal mobility in the joints of the upper quadrant

Exclusion Criteria:

  • complaints in the upper quadrant over the past 3 months
  • significant deformities in the upper quadrant
  • leg length discrepancy > 1.5 cm

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Asymptomatic

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Elbow extension range of motion
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
Elbow extension range of motion (in degrees) during the median nerve neurodynamic test is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
At the time of the assessment
Thoracic kyphosis orientation
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
The magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
At the time of the assessment
Thoracic spine extension range of motion
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
The extension range of motion of the thoracic spine (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
At the time of the assessment
Scapular protraction orientation
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
The magnitude of the scapular protraction (in degrees) in the standing upright position with the arms at rest is measured by means of a smartphone (iPhone 4, app Compass, iOS 7.1.1)
At the time of the assessment
Pectoralis minor muscle resting length
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
Pectoralis minor muscle resting length (in centimeters) with the arms at rest is measured by means of a measuring tape in the standing upright position
At the time of the assessment
Thoracic kyphosis orientation
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
The magnitude of the thoracic kyphosis (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured on digital photographs by means of a computer software
At the time of the assessment
Thoracic spine extension range of motion
Time Frame: At the time of the assessment
The extension range of motion of the thoracic spine (in degrees) in the standing upright position is measured on digital photographs by means of a computer software
At the time of the assessment

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universidade do Porto

Collaborators

Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Nuno V Morais, MSc, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 1, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 7, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

June 10, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 25, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 24, 2014

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ROM_iPhone_2014

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