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Healthy individuals use less than full shoulder range of motion (ROM) during daily tasks. Video analysis software (Dartfish) reliably measures this functional shoulder ROM, proving clinically relevant for assessing arm and shoulder function.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Clinical Movement Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding shoulder range of motion (ROM) is crucial for assessing upper limb function.
  • Video-based movement analysis software offers potential for clinical evaluation of shoulder motion.
  • Reliability of functional ROM measurements is essential for clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the functional shoulder ROM during specific daily activities.
  • To evaluate the reliability of shoulder ROM measurements using Dartfish software across different raters.
  • To determine if healthy individuals utilize their full shoulder ROM during common tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Ten healthy participants performed five functional tasks from the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.
  • Video recordings of participants were analyzed using Dartfish software to measure shoulder joint angles.
  • Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were used to assess test-retest and inter-rater reliability.

Main Results:

  • Maximum shoulder abduction (118°) and flexion (111°) occurred during hair washing.
  • Maximum shoulder extension (-68°) was observed while washing one's back.
  • Minimum shoulder ROM was noted when opening a tight jar.
  • Inter-rater reliability ranged from moderate to excellent (ICC = 0.68–1.00).

Conclusions:

  • Healthy individuals utilize less than their maximal shoulder ROM for common ADL tasks.
  • Significant inter-individual variability exists in functional shoulder movement patterns.
  • Dartfish software demonstrates clinical relevance and reliability for analyzing shoulder function.