The concurrent validity and intrarater reliability of the Microsoft Kinect to measure thoracic kyphosis

June Quek; Sandra G Brauer; Julia Treleaven; Ross Clark

doi:10.1097/MRR.0000000000000237

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The concurrent validity and intrarater reliability of the Microsoft Kinect to measure thoracic kyphosis

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The concurrent validity and intrarater reliability of the Microsoft Kinect to measure thoracic kyphosis

June Quek, Sandra G Brauer, Julia Treleaven and Ross Clark

International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Vol.40(3), pp.279-284

2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/MRR.0000000000000237

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intrarater reliability

Microsoft Kinect

thoracic kyphosis

validity

This study aims to investigate the concurrent validity and intrarater reliability of the Microsoft Kinect to measure thoracic kyphosis against the Flexicurve. Thirty-three healthy individuals (age: 31±11.0 years, men: 17, height: 170.2±8.2 cm, weight: 64.2±12.0 kg) participated, with 29 re-examined for intrarater reliability 1-7 days later. Thoracic kyphosis was measured using the Flexicurve and the Microsoft Kinect consecutively in both standing and sitting positions. Both the kyphosis index and angle were calculated. The Microsoft Kinect showed excellent concurrent validity (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.76-0.82) and reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.81-0.98) for measuring thoracic kyphosis (angle and index) in both standing and sitting postures. This study is the first to show that the Microsoft Kinect has excellent validity and intrarater reliability to measure thoracic kyphosis, which is promising for its use in the clinical setting.

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Title: The concurrent validity and intrarater reliability of the Microsoft Kinect to measure thoracic kyphosis
Authors: June Quek (Author) - University of Queensland
Sandra G Brauer (Author) - University of Queensland
Julia Treleaven (Author) - University of Queensland
Ross Clark (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Vol.40(3), pp.279-284
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ltd.
Date published: 2017
DOI: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000237
ISSN: 0342-5282
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Public Health
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451082902621
Output Type: Journal article

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