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Test-Retest Reliability of the Total Motion Release® Scale
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation
|March 4, 2021
Summary
Total Motion Release® (TMR®) scale shows moderate to excellent reliability for the Fab 6 movements. Minimal detectable change (MDC) values were established, providing a foundation for clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Science
- Movement Science
- Clinical Assessment Tools
Background:
- Total Motion Release® (TMR®) is a novel treatment for bodily asymmetries.
- The TMR® scale (0-100) assesses six primary movements (Fab 6) to guide treatment and measure progress.
- Reliability of the TMR® scale is currently undetermined, necessitating evaluation for clinical utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the test-retest reliability of the TMR® scale.
- To establish minimal detectable change (MDC) values for the TMR® Fab 6 movements.
- To assess reliability in a group setting with healthy individuals.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of TMR® assessments conducted in a university classroom.
- 61 students (with and without TMR® experience) participated.
- TMR® Fab 6 movements were assessed twice, 2 hours apart, with participants self-reporting scores.
Main Results:
- Test-retest reliability coefficients ranged from 0.57 to 0.95 across the Fab 6 movements.
- Standard error of measurement values varied from 4.85 to 11.77.
- Minimal detectable change (MDC) values ranged from 13.45 to 32.62.
Conclusions:
- The TMR® scale demonstrates moderate to excellent reliability for the Fab 6 movements.
- Established MDC values offer initial guidance for interpreting score changes.
- Further research in diverse settings is recommended to fully validate the TMR® scale for clinical practice.
