Computer-assisted image analysis for measuring body segmental angles during a static strength element on parallel bars: validity and reliability.

This study aimed to introduce a technique using computer-assisted image analysis for measuring body segmental angles during a static strength element on parallel bars. Criterion validity and intra-rater reliability of measurements were evaluated using digital photography, skin markers and a gravity-...

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Published in:Sports Biomechanics Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 135 - 146
Main Author: Siatras, Theophanis
Format: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jun2011
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        au: Siatras, Theophanis
        affil: Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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          Gymnastics
          Body Weights and Measures Methods
          Image Processing, Computer Assisted
          Digital Imaging
          Goniometry
          Instrument Validation
          Clinical Assessment Tools
          Criterion-Related Validity
          Intrarater Reliability
          Greece
          Exercise Physiology
          Validation Studies
          Education, Physical Education
          Students, College
          Body Weights and Measures
          Young Adult
          Male
          Descriptive Statistics
          Human
          Reliability and Validity
          Test-Retest Reliability
          Intraclass Correlation Coefficient
          Confidence Intervals
          One-Way Analysis of Variance
          Male
      ab: This study aimed to introduce a technique using computer-assisted image analysis for measuring body segmental angles during a static strength element on parallel bars. Criterion validity and intra-rater reliability of measurements were evaluated using digital photography, skin markers and a gravity-reference goniometer. Twenty male former gymnasts participated in this study. They performed a strength hold element on parallel bars (V-sit) and they were photographed with legs extended and stabilized at the highest possible level. The leg to horizontal, trunk to vertical and arm to vertical angles were calculated and examined for reliability using image-pro software. The leg angle was also examined for its validity, by simultaneously using a Myrin goniometer. The two goniometric techniques indicated high leg angle measurements agreement (R = 0.997, p < 0.001). However, Bland-Altman analysis showed that there was a slight leg angle measurement overrating using image-pro software, especially at smaller angles. The Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) values were high for leg angle (R = 0.971), trunk angle (R = 0.957) and arm angle (R = 0.945), showing an excellent test-retest agreement. It was ascertained that the measurement of segmental angles during V-sit on parallel bars using digital photography and computer-assisted image analysis can be highly reliable when taken by the same experienced examiner.
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