A novel use of inertial sensors to measure the craniocervical flexion range of motion associated to the craniocervical flexion test: an observational study.

Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation
Tomás Pérez-FernándezAitor Martín-Pintado-Zugasti

Abstract

The craniocervical flexion test (CCFT) is recommended when examining patients with neck pain related conditions and as a deep cervical retraining exercise option. During the execution of the CCFT the examiner should visually assess that the amount of craniocervical flexion range of motion (ROM) progressively increases. However, this task is very subjective. The use of inertial wearable sensors may be a user-friendly option to measure and objectively monitor the ROM. The objectives of our study were (1) to measure craniocervical flexion range of motion (ROM) associated with each stage of the CCFT using a wearable inertial sensor and to determine the reliability of the measurements and (2) to determine craniocervical flexion ROM targets associated with each stage of the CCFT to standardize their use for assessment and training of the deep cervical flexor (DCF) muscles. Adults from a university community able to successfully perform the CCFT participated in this study. Two independent examiners evaluated the CCFT in two separate sessions. During the CCFT, a small wireless inertial sensor was adhered to the centre of the forehead to provide real-time monitoring and to record craniocervical flexion ROM. The intra- and inter-rater re...Continue Reading

References

Jul 7, 2005·European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society·René FejerJan Hartvigsen
Nov 5, 2005·The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy·Thomas Tai Wing ChiuTony Hiu Fai Chiu
Jun 30, 2007·Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache·G JullC Lander
Oct 30, 2007·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Barbara CagnieLieven Danneels
Sep 23, 2008·Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics·Gwendolen A JullDeborah L Falla
Jan 28, 2009·Manual Therapy·Sureeporn Uthaikhup, Gwendolen Jull
May 9, 2009·The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume·Paul J KaranicolasUNKNOWN Collaboration for Outcome Assessment in Surgical Trials (COAST) Musculoskeletal Group
May 5, 2009·The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy·Shaun O'LearyGwendolen Jull
Nov 30, 2010·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Hilla Sarig BahatYocheved Laufer
May 2, 2012·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·René LindstroemDeborah Falla
Oct 22, 2013·JAMA : the Journal of the American Medical Association·UNKNOWN World Medical Association
Dec 3, 2013·Manual Therapy·Hilla Sarig BahatYocheved Laufer
Feb 1, 2014·Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases·Damian HoyRachelle Buchbinder
Dec 6, 2014·BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders·René JørgensenBirgit Juul-Kristensen
Feb 11, 2015·Mayo Clinic Proceedings·Steven P Cohen
May 20, 2015·Manual Therapy·J de VriesG J Kleinrensink
Nov 21, 2015·Manual Therapy·Julia TreleavenHilla Sarig Bahat
Jun 23, 2016·Journal of Chiropractic Medicine·Terry K Koo, Mae Y Li
Oct 25, 2016·Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation·Rutger M J de ZoeteSuzanne J Snodgrass
Nov 23, 2019·Expert Review of Medical Devices·Alejandro Anoro-HerveraHector Beltran-Alacreu

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Methods Mentioned

BETA
imaging techniques

Software Mentioned

Statistical Package for Social Sciences

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.