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[Purpose] The reliability of measuring scapular positions using an experimentally produced tape measure was verified. [Methods] Intra- and inter-rater reliabilities were calculated. The sample comprised six raters and three subjects. To determine reliability, the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and standard error of measurement (SEM) were employed. Measurement was conducted without bone markers to test for differences in clinical experience. [Results] Intra-rater reliability was: ICC, -0.50 to 0.97; 95% CI, -0.05 to 1.00; SEM, 0.14 to 0.74 cm. Inter-rater reliability was: ICC, 0.19 to 0.45; 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.78; SEM, 0.30 to 0.60 cm. We revealed marked variation in values owing to differences in palpatory skills. [Conclusion] This method can be clinically applied to measure scapular position, with or without bone markers to indicate measurement points, if raters' palpatory skills are high. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
