Journal article
Reliability of the Modified-Modified Schöber and Double Inclinometer Methods for Measuring Lumbar Flexion and Extension
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of lumbar flexion and extension range-of-motion measurements obtained with the modified-modified Schöber and the double inclinometer methods on subjects with low back pain.
SUBJECTS: Fifteen patients (8 women, 7 men), aged 25 to 53 years (mean = 35.7, SD = 9.9), with chronic low back pain were measured by three physical therapists with 3 to 12 years (mean …
Authors
Williams R; Binkley J; Bloch R; Goldsmith CH; Minuk T
Journal
Physical Therapy, Vol. 73, No. 1, pp. 26–37
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
DOI
10.1093/ptj/73.1.26
ISSN
0031-9023