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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Fialho, Hilmaynne Renaly Fonsecaa | Kamonseki, Danilo Harudyb; c | Jales, Maycon Thomas Moisesb | Gonçalves, Gustavo Viottob | Barbosa, Germanna de Medeirosa | Calixtre, Letícia Bojikianb; *
Affiliations: [a] Post-graduation Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences of Trairi, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil | [b] Physiotherapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil | [c] Physioterapy Department, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Letícia Bojikian Calixtre, Physical Therapy Department, Federal University of São Carlos, Rodovia Washington Luís, km 235, 13565-905, São Carlos, SP, Brazil. Tel.: +55 16 3306 6696; E-mail: lecalixtre@gmail.com.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reduced mobility of upper and lower limbs has been associated with injuries in athletes. The Combined Elevation Test (CET) and the Weight-Bearing Dorsiflexion Lunge Test (WBDLT) are frequently used in clinical and research settings in face-to-face evaluations. However, some situations require physical distancing, and it is unknown whether those tests via telehealth are reliable. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the intra-rater reliability, the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM), and the Minimum Detectable Change (MDC) for considering a real change on the CET and WBDLT were calculated for healthy athletes via telehealth. METHODS: 67 athletes (25 years, 73 kg, and 1.75 m on average) participated in this study. 37 athletes performed the CET and 50 performed the WBDLT (20 performed both tests). Reliability was assessed through two online evaluations (7 to 15-days apart). RESULTS: ICC3,3 ranged from 0.88–0.97 for the CET and from 0.95–0.98 for the WBDLT. For both tests, SEM values were low (< 8.9%) and the MDC90 was approximately 4 cm and 2 cm for the CET and WBDLT, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Telehealth-based findings relating to CET and WBDLT are reliable in healthy adult athletes and can be used to screen this population when face-to-face evaluations are not feasible.
Keywords: Reproducibility, range of motion, physical therapy modalities, telehealth
DOI: 10.3233/IES-220018
Journal: Isokinetics and Exercise Science, vol. 31, no. 1, pp. 19-27, 2023
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