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Intertester and Intratester Reliability of Tape Measurement on Lower Extremities

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  • Kim, Seng-Jung (Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Yang, Hoi-Song (Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Yi, Chung-Hwi (Dept. of Rehabilitation Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University Institute of Health Science, Yonsei University)
  • 김성중 (삼성서울병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 양회송 (삼성서울병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 이충휘 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과 및 보건과학연구소)
  • Published : 2000.02.19
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Abstract

Tape measurement for evaluating edema is frequently used by clinicians. The primary purpose of this study is to determine the intertester and intratester reliability of tape measurement carried out by two physical therapists on lower extremities. The intertester and intratester reliability of six anatomical landmarks measurements were determined in six healthy subjects. The measurements were taken in five sessions by each tester. The intraclass correlation coefficients (2,1) were between .87 and .99 for intertester reliability. Intratester reliability was .93 and .99 for A tester and .82 and .99 for B tester. The average range of variation was .13 to .54 in six landmarks. The reliability of six volume measurements was very high. These results support the use tape measurement as a reliable tool for measuring limb girth.

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