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Review
. 1995 Apr-Jun;8(2):163-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0894-1130(12)80315-2.

Objective measures of joint stiffness

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Review

Objective measures of joint stiffness

L Roberson et al. J Hand Ther. 1995 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Objective measures of joint stiffness allow for the evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment modalities. Without this, the effectiveness of therapy is not quantifiable. Presently, joint stiffness can be quantified by either passive range of motion (PROM) measurement or torque range of motion (TqROM) measurement. PROM measurement does not control the force applied, nor does it require that the other joints in the kinematic chain be held fixed. Also, it demonstrates poor interrater reliability. An idealized device melding existing technologies of constant passive motion devices and computerized workstations is proposed to allow for easier measurement of TqROM angles for analysis data for the determination of the effectiveness of treatment modalities.

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