The purpose of this study was to establish validity for both musuloskeletal testing and motion analysis compared to ultrasound measures of tibial torsion. Twelve subjects between 18-30 years of age participated in the study. Each subject underwent 3 measures of tibial torsion: ultrasound, a musculoskeletal measure and motion analysis. There were no significant differences in the measure of tibial torsion generated by the ultrasound compared to musculoskeletal test (p values, right = 0.593, left = 0.388) neither were there difference between ultrasound and the motion analysis measures (p values, right = 0.541, left = 0.583). All three methods of tibial torsion measurement demonstrated good to excellent reliability across trials. These results indicate musculoskeletal testing and motion analysis provide a valid measure of tibial torsion in an adult population and should be considered when providing surgical recommendations. / School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/188466 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Slaven, Emily J. |
| Contributors | Dugan, Eric L. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | ix, 96 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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