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ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2018

Rater reliability and construct validity of a mobile application for posture analysis.

Kimberly A Szucs, Elena V Donoso Brown

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Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 3 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 26 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06785792 recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2024, after this paper: background citation

Validity and Reliability of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Posture Applicatıon in Young Adults

TypeobservationalSponsorIzmir Democracy UniversityRan2024 to 2025Enrolled27ConditionsPostural, Defect
NCT07560670 completednot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Determining the Relationship Between Posture, Muscle Stiffness, Pain, and Jaw Functionality in Individuals With Bruxism: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

TypeobservationalSponsorIstanbul Kent UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsBruxism, Posture, Sleep Quality, Pain AssessmentArmsBruxism Assessment Form, Clinical Examination, Patient Evaluation Form, Perceived Stress Scale-10, Posture Assessment
NCT07610200 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Myofascial Release Therapy on Body Posture and Facial Symmetry in Healthy Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorEce ACARRan2026 to 2027Enrolled60ConditionsPostural Disorders, Facial Asymmetry, Myofascial DysfunctionArmsMyofascial Release Therapy
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Kimberly A SzucsDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Duquesne University: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Elena V Donoso BrownDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Duquesne University: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

[Purpose] Measurement of posture is important for those with a clinical diagnosis as well as researchers aiming to understand the impact of faulty postures on the development of musculoskeletal disorders. A reliable, cost-effective and low tech posture measure may be beneficial for research and clinical applications. The purpose of this study was to determine rater reliability and construct validity of a posture screening mobile application in healthy young adults. [Subjects and Methods] Pictures of subjects were taken in three standing positions. Two raters independently digitized the static standing posture image twice. The app calculated posture variables, including sagittal and coronal plane translations and angulations. Intra- and inter-rater reliability were calculated using the appropriate ICC models for complete agreement. Construct validity was determined through comparison of known groups using repeated measures ANOVA. [Results] Intra-rater reliability ranged from 0.71 to 0.99. Inter-rater reliability was good to excellent for all translations. ICCs were stronger for translations versus angulations. The construct validity analysis found that the app was able to detect the change in the four variables selected. [Conclusion] The posture mobile application has demonstrated strong rater reliability and preliminary evidence of construct validity. This application may have utility in clinical and research settings.

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Construct validityPostureReliability

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PMID29410561
PMCPMC5788770

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