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Published in: European Spine Journal 12/2012

01-12-2012 | Ideas and Technical Innovations

Validation of a novel spinal posture monitor: comparison with digital videofluoroscopy

Authors: Kieran O’Sullivan, Sabine Verschueren, Steven Pans, David Smets, Karel Dekelver, Wim Dankaerts

Published in: European Spine Journal | Issue 12/2012

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Abstract

Purpose

A novel, minimally invasive posture monitor which can monitor lumbar postures outside the laboratory has demonstrated excellent reliability, as well as concurrent validity compared to a surface marker-based motion analysis system. However, it is unclear if this device reflects underlying vertebral motion.

Methods

Twelve participants performed full range sagittal plane lumbo-pelvic movements during sitting and standing. Their posture was measured simultaneously using both this device (BodyGuard™) and digital videofluoroscopy.

Results

Strong correlations were observed between the two methods (all r s > 0.88). Similarly, the coefficients of determination were high (all r 2 > 0.78). The maximum mean difference between the measures was located in the mid-range of motion and was approximately 3.4° in sitting and 3.9° in standing.

Conclusion

The BodyGuard™ appears to be a valid method for analysing vertebral motion in the sagittal plane and is a promising tool for long-term monitoring of spinal postures in laboratory and clinical settings in people with low back pain.
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Metadata
Title
Validation of a novel spinal posture monitor: comparison with digital videofluoroscopy
Authors
Kieran O’Sullivan
Sabine Verschueren
Steven Pans
David Smets
Karel Dekelver
Wim Dankaerts
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Spine Journal / Issue 12/2012
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2440-7

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