Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Background: The presence of sensorimotor control deficits in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to typically developed adolescents is supported by the literature but lacks reliability studies for assessment in this population. This study aimed to assess the reliability of eight sensorimotor co...

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Main Authors: Alexandros Kastrinis, Nikolaos Strimpakos, George A. Koumantakis, Dionysios Tzatzaliaris, Marianna Oikonomaki, Evangelos Theodosopoulos, Evangelia Skaftourou, Maria Tsekoura, Asimakis K. Kanellopoulos, Eleni Nomikou, Zacharias Dimitriadis
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author Alexandros Kastrinis
Nikolaos Strimpakos
George A. Koumantakis
Dionysios Tzatzaliaris
Marianna Oikonomaki
Evangelos Theodosopoulos
Evangelia Skaftourou
Maria Tsekoura
Asimakis K. Kanellopoulos
Eleni Nomikou
Zacharias Dimitriadis
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Nikolaos Strimpakos
George A. Koumantakis
Dionysios Tzatzaliaris
Marianna Oikonomaki
Evangelos Theodosopoulos
Evangelia Skaftourou
Maria Tsekoura
Asimakis K. Kanellopoulos
Eleni Nomikou
Zacharias Dimitriadis
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description Background: The presence of sensorimotor control deficits in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to typically developed adolescents is supported by the literature but lacks reliability studies for assessment in this population. This study aimed to assess the reliability of eight sensorimotor control tests, in terms of static and dynamic balance, joint position sense (JPS) tests of the extremities and the spine, and a functional upper extremity proprioceptive test in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects. Methods: Sixty adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects were divided into four groups. Each group underwent two tests by the same examiner, repeated at 15 min intervals. Reliability was measured using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable difference (SDD). Results: The results showed high reliability for the upper extremity functional proprioception test, for the dynamic and static balance test, and for the spinal lateral flexion joint position sense test in both directions. On the other hand, the shoulder external rotation, knee extension, elbow flexion, and spinal flexion joint position sense tests demonstrated poor reliability in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects. Conclusions: Therapists are recommended to use the functional upper extremity proprioception test, the Fukuda test, the static balance test using a force footplate, and the spinal lateral flexion joint position sense test for assessing treatment progress in this population.
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spelling doaj-art-3d7883573f18443398ff0b96d1399ff42024-12-27T14:43:19ZengMDPI AGMuscles2813-04132024-11-013437639210.3390/muscles3040032Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisAlexandros Kastrinis0Nikolaos Strimpakos1George A. Koumantakis2Dionysios Tzatzaliaris3Marianna Oikonomaki4Evangelos Theodosopoulos5Evangelia Skaftourou6Maria Tsekoura7Asimakis K. Kanellopoulos8Eleni Nomikou9Zacharias Dimitriadis10Health Assessment and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 35132 Lamia, GreeceHealth Assessment and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 35132 Lamia, GreeceResearch Laboratory of Advanced Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Western Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceScoliosis Spine Laser Center, Moschato, 18345 Attica, GreeceScoliosis Spine Laser Center, Moschato, 18345 Attica, GreeceAthens Scoliosis-Spine Rehabilitation Clinic, Moschato, 18345 Attica, GreeceAthens Scoliosis-Spine Rehabilitation Clinic, Moschato, 18345 Attica, GreecePhysiotherapy Department, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, 26504 Rio, GreeceHealth Assessment and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 35132 Lamia, GreeceResearch Laboratory of Advanced Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Western Attica, 12243 Athens, GreeceHealth Assessment and Quality of Life Research Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 35132 Lamia, GreeceBackground: The presence of sensorimotor control deficits in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared to typically developed adolescents is supported by the literature but lacks reliability studies for assessment in this population. This study aimed to assess the reliability of eight sensorimotor control tests, in terms of static and dynamic balance, joint position sense (JPS) tests of the extremities and the spine, and a functional upper extremity proprioceptive test in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects. Methods: Sixty adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects were divided into four groups. Each group underwent two tests by the same examiner, repeated at 15 min intervals. Reliability was measured using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable difference (SDD). Results: The results showed high reliability for the upper extremity functional proprioception test, for the dynamic and static balance test, and for the spinal lateral flexion joint position sense test in both directions. On the other hand, the shoulder external rotation, knee extension, elbow flexion, and spinal flexion joint position sense tests demonstrated poor reliability in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis subjects. Conclusions: Therapists are recommended to use the functional upper extremity proprioception test, the Fukuda test, the static balance test using a force footplate, and the spinal lateral flexion joint position sense test for assessing treatment progress in this population.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0413/3/4/32scoliosisproprioceptionjoint position senserepeatabilityreproducibilityshoulder
spellingShingle Alexandros Kastrinis
Nikolaos Strimpakos
George A. Koumantakis
Dionysios Tzatzaliaris
Marianna Oikonomaki
Evangelos Theodosopoulos
Evangelia Skaftourou
Maria Tsekoura
Asimakis K. Kanellopoulos
Eleni Nomikou
Zacharias Dimitriadis
Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Muscles
scoliosis
proprioception
joint position sense
repeatability
reproducibility
shoulder
title Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
title_full Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
title_fullStr Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
title_full_unstemmed Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
title_short Reliability of Sensorimotor Control Tests in Individuals with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
title_sort reliability of sensorimotor control tests in individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
topic scoliosis
proprioception
joint position sense
repeatability
reproducibility
shoulder
url https://www.mdpi.com/2813-0413/3/4/32
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