An objective tool to assess upper extremity function
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An objective tool to assess upper extremity function
IRAS ID
266169
Contact name
Molly Hodges
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Research Integrity and Governance Office
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 20 days
Research summary
The aim of this research is to develop an objective tool to assess the functional movement of the upper extremity. This will better enable clinicians and researchers to define the location, direction, and degree of abnormal movements in the upper extremity.
Movement analysis will be performed on the upper extremity consisting of the scapula, humerus, forearm and hand segments. The objective tool will be developed by analysing movement of the upper extremity including: three-dimensional joint movements, coordination of the segments and joints, and variability of that coordination.
Individuals with subacromial pain syndrome will be recruited through the Royal Surrey County Hospital to compare their coordination patterns and variability of those coordination patterns with those previously acquired from an asymptomatic participant group. Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the recruitment of participants is provided as part of this application.A camera- and reflective marker-based motion capture system will measure the precise movements of the upper extremity and trunk during tasks replicating daily living activities. Activities will be performed in the Human Movement Laboratory at the University of Surrey.
Participants will have reflective markers attached to them using hypoallergenic double-sided tape. Participants may wear clothing that exposes the Upper Extremity and shoulder blade enabling markers to be placed directly on the skin. Participants will then sit/stand within the camera capture zone and then perform the following tasks:
- throwing a ball;
- combing the hair;
- placing their hand on a back pocket;
- three range of motion tasks (Abduction, Flexion and Extension).All individuals will be invited to attend two movement analysis sessions to test the assessment tool's ability to detect changes in movement characteristics as a result of treatment. Analysis and development of the assessment tool will be carried out offline at the University of Surrey.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/EE/0276
Date of REC Opinion
7 Nov 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion