Assessment of the Maximal Range of Motion from Initial Sensation of Stretching to the Limits of Tolerance.

The aim of this study was to determine whether the first sensation of stretching (ROM) may predict the maximum range of motion (ROM) in male (N = 37) and female (N = 32) volunteer subjects, and to assess the reliability of the ROM perceived by subjects in relation to a pre-determined ROM (ROM). Subjects attempted three experimental sessions with 48 hours between sessions 1 and 2 and 28 days between sessions 1 and 3. Within each session, five trials were performed with isokinetic equipment to assess posterior thigh muscle flexibility.

Are neck pain scales and questionnaires compatible with the international classification of functioning, disability and health? A systematic review.

Purpose: To identify neck-pain-specific questionnaires and scales that measure functioning and disability and assess whether their contents are comparable to the international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF).

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in LILACS, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and SPORTSDISCUS databases, identifying questionnaires and scales used to assess neck-related functioning and disability from 1966 to November 2007. Each item of each scale or questionnaire was extracted and classified according to the ICF categories.