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Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

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Postural assessment software (PAS/SAPO): Validation and reliabiliy.

Elizabeth Alves G Ferreira¹, Marcos Duarte, Edison Puig Maldonado

¹Department of Physical Therapy, Communication Science & Disorders, Universidade de São Paulo, SP, Brazil. elferreira@usp.br

Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

|July 30, 2010

Summary

This study validates postural assessment software (PAS/SAPO), finding it accurate for measuring body angles and distances. It demonstrates good inter- and intra-rater reliability, making it a dependable tool for postural analysis.

Keywords:

Postural assessment Posture Reliability Software Validation

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics and Kinesiology
Medical Imaging and Digital Health

Background:

Postural assessment software (PAS/SAPO) is a publicly available tool for evaluating posture.
Despite its utility, validation studies for PAS/SAPO have been limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the accuracy of PAS/SAPO in measuring corporal angles and distances.
To determine the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the PAS/SAPO tool.

Main Methods:

The study involved 88 images from 22 subjects, with assessments performed twice by 5 blinded raters.
Intraclass correlation coefficient was used to evaluate reliability.
Software accuracy was tested using an inanimate object with pre-defined parameters.

Main Results:

Inter-rater reliability was excellent for 41% and very good for 35% of variables.
Intra-rater reliability showed excellent results for 44.8% and very good for 23.5% of measurements.
Mean error for angular measurements was 0.11 degrees; for distances, it was 1.8 mm.

Conclusions:

PAS/SAPO is accurate for measuring corporal angles and distances.
The software is a reliable tool for postural assessment.
Younger raters with computer proficiency showed improved accuracy, suggesting experience influences outcomes.