Title : Reliability and validity of MCS Zebris in the assessment of cervical spine range of motion
Abstract:
Introduction: The cervical spine presents the highest segmental mobility of all spinal regions. At present, in Poland there are no studies focusing on the assessment of the reliability of the Zebris MCS. Various methods measuring the range of motion of the spine are used to identify disorders and to plan and evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy provided.
Purpose: The study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Zebris system in measuring cervical spine range of motion in a population of Polish young adults.
Material and Method: Sixty-one healthy individuals took part in the study. Each participant was examined twice, two weeks apart, by two independent raters. The cervical spine range of motion was measured in the sitting position, in three planes of motion. The assessments were performed using the Zebris ultrasound system. The scores obtained by one rater in the two measurements were compared to assess the reproducibility of the results, and the scores obtained by the two raters were compared to assess its reliability.
Results: The analyses show high agreement between the results recorded in the two measurements, by the two raters, with the Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) > 0.9.
Conclusions: The present study demonstrates high inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the Zebris device in assessing cervical spine range of motion. Given its reliability, the device can be effectively utilized in daily clinical practice to monitor the progress of therapy, ensuring accurate and consistent evaluation of patient outcomes.
Keywords: Cervical Spine, Spine Range of Motion, Zebris Device
Audience Take Away Notes:
- Understanding the Reliability of the Zebris System: Participants will learn that Zebris, a device for assessing cervical spine mobility, demonstrates high reliability in measurements, making it a dependable tool in both clinical and research settings
- Application in Clinical Practice: Attendees will receive practical guidance on effectively using Zebris to accurately measure cervical spine mobility, which will enhance diagnosis and treatment planning
- Contribution to Research and Teaching: The study's findings can be utilized by other researchers and educators to expand their own research or develop teaching materials, based on a proven and reliable measurement system
