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A video-based version of the pendulum test: technique and normal response

B Stillman1, J McMeeken

  • 1School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville Victoria, Australia.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|February 1, 1995
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A new video-based pendulum test reliably measures hypertonia, offering a simple, valuable tool for assessing passive joint motion in clinical and physiological studies.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Biomechanics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • The pendulum test is a recognized method for assessing hypertonia.
  • Traditional methods use goniometers, which can be cumbersome.
  • Computerized analysis offers potential for improved objectivity and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a computerized video motion analysis system for the pendulum test.
  • To identify reliable and valid indicators of oscillatory motion during the test.
  • To assess the test's reliability and its potential for clinical application.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized computerized video motion analysis to replace traditional goniometry.
  • Collected data from 77 control subjects, measuring 10 amplitude and time-based parameters.

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  • Assessed retest reliability in 14 subjects over an average of 26.8 days.

    • Main Results:

    • Measures obtained were congruent with previous goniometric studies.
    • Evidence of increased resistance to passive motion with advancing age was observed.
    • High retest reliability was demonstrated, with an average Intraclass Correlation (2,1) of 0.84.

    Conclusions:

    • The video-based pendulum test is a simple and reliable method for measuring passive joint motion.
    • It holds significant potential for clinical and physiological investigations of neurological and non-neurological conditions.
    • The test can serve as a standard for evaluating therapeutic interventions.