The Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone Application for Measuring Wrist and Metacarpophalangeal Joint Motion
Ömer Faruk Özçelep,
Melek Güneş Yavuzer,
Ayşe Nur Tunali
Abstract:BackgroundAccurate measurement of the range of motion (ROM) is crucial for guiding upper extremity rehabilitation. Inaccurate measurements can mislead clinicians and harm patient compliance. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of a smartphone application (Angulus) for measuring wrist and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint ROM.
MethodologyThis study included 64 volunteers with no prior wrist injuries. The wrist flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation, and MCP joint flexion/extension ROM wer… Show more
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