title: Biomechanical performance of devices that enhance joint extensibility in the behind-the-back reach test.
abstract: Several devices (flexible ladder, towel, cord) have been recommended for use in physical therapy to enhance the range of motion of the joints involved in the behind-the-back reach test. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical performance of these devices by measuring the maximum forces applied to the devices during the behind-the-back reach test. The performance of all of these devices during the behind-the-back reach test was remarkably similar.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Lopez
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Towler
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Edlich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012016:Reference Values; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000502:physiology*