A NOVEL TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING SCAPULOHUMERAL TRANSLATION: A CASE-CONTROL AND INTER-RATER RELIABILITY STUDY

摘要

Background:Alterations in scapular and glenohumeral kinematics in patients with shoulder dysfunction have been recognized by this studies authors' and described in multiple other studies available in the literature. A reliability study was developed to assess a new technique for measuring scapulohumeral kinematics. Previous scapular position measuring techniques may require expensive equipment which decreases clinical utility. Other techniques require identification of multiple anatomic landmarks that may decrease accuracy, precision, and reliability.