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ArticleEuropean journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine2024

Validity and reliability of the chronic composite XA, an upper limb motor assessment using Active Range of Motion in patients with chronic stroke.

Karim Jamal, Simon Butet, Blandine Maitre, Jean-Michel Gracies, Sophie Hameau, Émilie Leveque LE Bras, Marjolaine Baude, Sébastien Cordillet, Isabelle Bonan

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  1. Reliability of the Five Step Assessment and Its Coefficients of Impairment in Spastic Paresis.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2025
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Karim JamalDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France - karim.jamal@univ-rennes.fr.
Simon ButetDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Blandine MaitreDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Jean-Michel GraciesService de Rééducation Neurolocomotrice, HU Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.
Sophie HameauDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Émilie Leveque LE BrasDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Marjolaine BaudeService de Rééducation Neurolocomotrice, HU Henri Mondor, Créteil, France.
Sébastien CordilletDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.
Isabelle BonanDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University Hospital of Rennes, Rennes, France.

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Abstract

backgroundUpper limb (UL) spastic paresis has been classically evaluated with assessments of passive movements with limited functional validity. The aim of this study was to assess whether a composite measure of active range of motion (AROM, or X<inf>A</inf>) is valid and reliable in chronic post-stroke spastic paresis.

aimThe primary objective was to investigate the validity and reliability of a composite score, comprising multiple X<inf>A</inf> measurements, to assess UL spastic paresis in patients in chronic stages post-stroke. In addition to this, an exploratory analysis was conducted to identify which muscles should be optimally included in this composite score.

designA psychometric proprieties study.

settingPhysical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department. POPULATION: twenty-eight chronic post-stroke participants with spastic paresis.

methodsComposite UL X<inf>A</inf> measurement in twenty-eight chronic post-stroke participants (age=59±11 years; delay post-stroke=29±37 months) with spastic paresis was repeated twice about 40 days apart in a standardized body position. Concurrent and construct validity was evaluated exploring correlation with the Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), and grip strength (JAMAR™). Reliability was assessed by calculating intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Regarding the exploratory analysis, a linear regression analysis was performed to examine the value of including various muscles.

resultsComposite X<inf>A</inf> against the resistance of elbow, wrist and finger flexors showed strong correlation with FMA-UE and ARAT (r=0.88; P<0.001 and r=0.82; P<0.001 respectively) and a weak association with grip strength (r=0.43; P=0.03). Test-retest reliability was excellent (ICC=0.92). However, the most effective regression model also included X<inf>A</inf> against the resistance of shoulder adductors as well as forearm pronator (adjusted R

conclusionsThe present study provided satisfactory psychometric data for the upper limb composite active movement (CX<inf>A</inf>), derived from the Five Step Assessment. For overall measurement of UL mobility after stroke, we strongly recommend including shoulder and forearm muscles to the score. CLINICAL REHABILITATION IMPACT: Composite X<inf>A</inf> is a valid and reliable measure of upper limb motor function in chronic post-stroke patients and could be used in clinical practice and research.

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MovementParesisPsychometricsStrokeStroke RehabilitationUpper ExtremityAgedChronic DiseaseFemaleHand StrengthHumansMaleMiddle AgedMuscle, SkeletalProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as Topic

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