title: Clinical kinesiology: measurement techniques for spinal disorders.
abstract: Accurate measurement of the motions and strength of the trunk is limited by landmarks that rarely remain constant, a shifting axis of rotation, and the dual roles of muscles that act as both extensors and flexors. This paper will review the growing number of devices that can assist the clinician in measuring both the quality and quantity of trunk functions for range of motion, strength and endurance.
authors.affiliation: School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009068:Movement; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology