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- Title
THE THE INTER-RATER RELIABILITY OF UPPER EXTREMITY WEIGHT BEARING ASSESSMENT BY USING MODIFIED JAMAR DYNAMOMETER.
- Authors
KAPŞIGAY, BAYRAM; TONGA, ZEHRA BETÜL KARAKOÇs, EDA; SARI, ZÜBEYIR; POLAT, MINE GÜLDEN
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test the inter-rater reliability of the upper extremity weight bearing assessment by hand dynamometer (WB). Methods: 20 healthy cases participated in this study Hand grip strength (GS) was measured for both upper extremities with the Jamar dynamometer. The gripping piece of the Jamar was fitted to the second level with the convex side up. Jamar was fastened on the table that was 75 cm by evaluator. Cases were wanted to stand side same axen with and to transfer their upper extremity weight on Jamar. WB was measured by two different researchers (WB1 and WB2). All measurements were repeated 3 times and the average were taken. Spearman Correlation Test was used to analyse correlation. Results: The age average of cases' was (23.5±3.03). Cases' GS, WB1 and WB2 mean values were (77.34±28.02; 70.79±18.68; 69.43±20.69) respectively. The positive correlation was determined between GS and WB1/WB2 (p:0.001 r:0.689; p:0,004 r:0.608). There was positive correlation between WB1 and WB2 ( p:0.000 r:0.927). Conclusions: Strong intra-rater reliability was determined for testing weight bearing of upper extremity with use of modified hand grip dynamometer. For evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation, testing the weigh bearing of upper extremity with this technique could be a practical and accessible method in physiotherapy clinics.
- Subjects
ARM; TEST reliability; DYNAMOMETER; RANK correlation (Statistics); GRIP strength
- Publication
Journal of Exercise Therapy & Rehabilitation, 2018, Vol 5, pS140
- ISSN
2148-8819
- Publication type
Article