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Comparison of two methods used to assess first-ray mobility

Ward M Glasoe1, Mary K Allen, Charles L Saltzman

  • 1Staff Physical Therapist, Research Therapist, Physiotherapy Associates, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA. Ward.Glasoe@physio.strykercorp.com

Summary

Clinical assessment of first-ray mobility lacks reliability and validity. Manual grading showed poor interrater agreement and did not correlate with mechanical device measurements, questioning its clinical utility.

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