The inter- and intrarater reliability and agreement for field-based assessment of scapular control, shoulder range of motion, and shoulder isometric strength in elite adolescent athletes

M. Møller; J. Attermann; G. Myklebust; M. Lind; H. Sørensen; J.J. Hebert; R.O. Nielsen; S.L. Bertelsen; N. Wedderkopp

doi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.005

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The inter- and intrarater reliability and agreement for field-based assessment of scapular control, shoulder range of motion, and shoulder isometric strength in elite adolescent athletes

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The inter- and intrarater reliability and agreement for field-based assessment of scapular control, shoulder range of motion, and shoulder isometric strength in elite adolescent athletes

M. Møller, J. Attermann, G. Myklebust, M. Lind, H. Sørensen, J.J. Hebert, R.O. Nielsen, S.L. Bertelsen and N. Wedderkopp

Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.32, pp.212-220

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.04.005

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Abstract

Objectives To investigate the intra- and interrater reliability and agreement for field-based assessment of scapular control, shoulder range of motion (ROM), and shoulder isometric strength in elite youth athletes. Design Test-retest reliability and agreement study. Setting Eight blinded raters (two for each assessment) assessed players on field during two testing sessions separated by one week. Participants 162 elite youth handball players with or without a history of previous shoulder pain within the preceding six months. Main outcome measures Kappa (κ) and prevalence-adjusted bias-adjusted kappa (PABAK) coefficients for scapular control reliability, and 95% limits of agreement (LOA) for ROM and strength agreement. Results Scapular control demonstrated substantial to almost perfect reliability (κ 0.67 to 0.84, PABAK from 0.68 to 0.88). Mean strength values ranged from 0.9 N/kg to 1.6 N/kg, and LOAs ranged from −0.7 N/kg to 0.8 N/kg. Rotational strength revealed additionally systematic bias between and within rater. No or acceptable systematic bias were evident for ROM and abduction strength measures. Mean values and LOAs for ROM ranged between 39.9° to 52.3°, and from −12.6° to 9.9°, respectively. Conclusions Scapular control and ROM can be assessed on the field with acceptable reliability. The threshold for reliable measurements of isometric strength using handheld-dynamometers is high.

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Title: The inter- and intrarater reliability and agreement for field-based assessment of scapular control, shoulder range of motion, and shoulder isometric strength in elite adolescent athletes
Authors/Creators: M. Møller (Author/Creator) - Aarhus University
J. Attermann (Author/Creator) - Aarhus University
G. Myklebust (Author/Creator) - Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
M. Lind (Author/Creator) - Aarhus University Hospital
H. Sørensen (Author/Creator) - Aarhus University
J.J. Hebert (Author/Creator) - University of New Brunswick
R.O. Nielsen (Author/Creator) - Aarhus University
S.L. Bertelsen (Author/Creator) - VIA University College
N. Wedderkopp (Author/Creator) - University of Southern Denmark
Publication Details: Physical Therapy in Sport, Vol.32, pp.212-220
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Identifiers: 991005542350907891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Psychology and Exercise Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 1 Clinical & Life Sciences; 1.34 Orthopedics; 1.34.485 Shoulder Disorders
Web Of Science research areas: Rehabilitation; Sport Sciences
ESI research areas: Clinical Medicine