Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Three-dimensional clavicular motion during arm elevation: reliability and descriptive data.

Paula M Ludewig1, Stacy A Behrens, Susan M Meyer

  • 1Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. ludew001@umn.edu

The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
|April 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

The metabolic vulnerability index predicts outcomes in patients with metabolic dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Histologic severity is identical between normal weight and overweight adults with MASLD: Implications for the definition of lean MASLD.

Hepatology communications·2026
Same author

Vitamin E dosing study (VEDS) in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease with elevated aminotransferases: A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)·2026
Same author

Non-Hispanic Black Persons With HIV Have a Lower Risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Clinically Significant Fibrosis Compared to Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic Individuals.

Open forum infectious diseases·2026
Same author

The Effect of Ergonomic Optimization on Shoulder and Neck Mechanics and Symptoms During Simulated Ureteroscopy.

Urology·2026
Same author

Predominant Symptom in Gastroparesis: Relationships to Quality of Life, Treatments, and Outcome.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2026
Same journal

Perplexing Pubic Pain: How Clinicians Might Approach Assessing and Managing Pubic-Related Groin Pain in Athletes.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same journal

Prevalence of Symphyseal Radiographic Findings and Skeletal Maturity and Their Relationship With Groin Symptoms in PROfessional FEmale Football Players: A Multicenter Cohort Study.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same journal

Rehabilitation of Long-Standing Groin Pain in Athletes: A Scoping Review of Exercise Content and Reporting.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same journal

Could Hip Dysplasia Be the Problem?

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same journal

Understanding Adult Hip Dysplasia: Clinical Presentation, Assessment Techniques, and Exercise-Driven Management Strategies.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
Same journal

Hip Muscle Strength Is Associated With Symptom Severity in People With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome, but Only in Those With Preexisting Hip Muscle Weakness: A Secondary Analysis of Baseline Data From a Randomized Controlled Trial.

The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy·2026
See all related articles

This study confirms that surface sensors reliably measure clavicular motion during arm elevation. Understanding this 3D clavicular movement is key for improving shoulder rehabilitation and diagnosing shoulder pathology.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Scapular dysfunction is linked to shoulder pathology.
  • Measuring clavicular motion is crucial for differentiating sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joint contributions to abnormal scapular movement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the reliability of surface sensor measurements for clavicular motion during arm elevation.
  • To characterize three-dimensional clavicular motion in asymptomatic individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study involving 39 participants (30 asymptomatic, 9 with shoulder pathology).
  • Surface electromagnetic sensors tracked clavicular angles relative to the thorax during arm elevation (flexion, scapular plane abduction, abduction).
  • Within-day and between-day reliability were evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficients and SEM.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • High within-day reliability (ICC: 0.93–0.99; SEM: 0.9°–1.8°).
  • Acceptable between-day reliability (SEM: 2°–4°).
  • Asymptomatic clavicular motion involves elevation (11°–15°), retraction (15°–29°), and posterior rotation (15°–31°).

Conclusions:

  • Surface sensor measurements provide reliable data on clavicular kinematics.
  • Knowledge of 3D clavicular contributions to scapular kinematics can enhance shoulder rehabilitation strategies.
  • Improved understanding of clavicular motion aids in diagnosing shoulder pathology.