@article{Gravina2017,

title = {Goniometric evaluation of the spinal sagittal curves in children and adolescents: A reliability study},

author = { Aristide Gravina and Claudio Ferraro and Patrizia Poli and Michele Barazzuol and Alessandra {Del Felice} and Stefano Masiero},

doi = {10.3233/BMR-160541},

issn = {18786324},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},

abstract = {BACKGROUND: Gold standard for spine deformities assessment is X rays, but the procedure bears a risk of exposure. OBJECTIVE: To investigate intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of a pocket compass needle goniometer (IncliMedtextregistered R , University of Padua) to non-invasively evaluate spine curves in children and adolescents. METHODS: Prospective reliability study in a paediatric population (mean age 12.5 years ± 2.5). Children with spine deformities (Scheuermann's or postural kyphosis, idiopathic scoliosis) and healthy controls were included. Two physician measured spinal curves with the surface goniometer IncliMedtextregistered R within a temporal range of 10 minutes. Participants were re-tested after a mean of 28 days for the intra-rater study. Agreement limit and coefficient of repeatability were calculated according to the linear regression analysis; the Bland and Altman method was applied to obtain average of differences and standard error of the mean of the differences. RESULTS: One hundred and thirty-nine subjects participated to the inter-rater reliability assessment; 30 to the intra-rater reliability assessment. Inter-observer variability for IncliMedtextregistered R measurements was ± 11° both for kyphosis and for lordosis. The intra-observer variability for kyphosis and lordosis measurements was ± 11° and ± 12°. CONCLUSIONS: IncliMedtextregistered R is a reliable, non-invasive tool to screen and monitor spinal curves in paediatric populations.},

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@article{Alderighi2016,

title = {Intra and interrater reliability of spinal sagittal curves and mobility using pocket goniometer IncliMedtextregistered in healthy subjects},

author = { Marzia Alderighi and Raffaello Ferrari and Irene Maghini and Alessandra {Del Felice} and Stefano Masiero},

doi = {10.3233/BMR-160704},

issn = {18786324},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation},

abstract = {BACKGROUND: Radiographic examination is the gold standard to evaluate spine curves, but ionising radiations limit routine use. Non-invasive methods, such as skin-surface goniometer (IncliMedtextregistered ) should be used instead. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate intra- and interrater reliability to assess sagittal curves and mobility of the spine with IncliMedtextregistered . METHODS: a reliability study on agonistic football players. Thoracic kyphosis, lumbar lordosis and mobility of the spine were assessed by IncliMedtextregistered . Measurements were repeated twice by each examiner during the same session with between-rater blinding. Intrarater and interrater reliability were measured by Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC), 95% Confidence Interval (CI 95%) and Standard Error of Measurement (SEM). RESULTS: Thirty-four healthy female football players (19.17 ± 4.52 years) were enrolled. Statistical results showed high intrarater (0.805-0.923) and interrater (0.701-0.886) reliability (ICC textgreater 0.8). The obtained intra- and interrater SEM were low, with overall absolute intrarater values between 1.39. and 2.76. and overall interrater values between 1.71. and 4.25.. CONCLUSIONS: IncliMedtextregistered provides high intra- and interrater reliability in healthy subjects, with limited Standard Error of Measurement. These results encourage its use in clinical practice and scientific research.},

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@article{Masiero2010,

title = {Healthcare service use in adolescents with non-specific musculoskeletal pain},

author = { Stefano Masiero and Elena Carraro and Diego Sarto and Lara Bonaldo and Claudio Ferraro},

doi = {10.1111/j.1651-2227.2010.01770.x},

issn = {08035253},

year  = {2010},

date = {2010-01-01},

journal = {Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics},

abstract = {Aim: To estimate occurrence of non-specific musculoskeletal pain in a wide population sample of Italian adolescents, and to investigate their use of healthcare services (seeking of medical attention, referral for diagnostic tests and treatment use). Methods: We investigated 7542 high-school adolescents (aged between 12 and 16 years) by a structured questionnaire and consisting of personal data, presence of pain, health provider consulted, referral for diagnostic tests and compliance with the prescribed treatments. Results: In 3399 (45.1%) reported musculoskeletal pain (the most affected sites being the spine and knees), 2525 (74.2%) of whom had sought medical attention. Of the 2525 subjects who had sought healthcare, 1061 (42.0%) had consulted more than one health provider, 2410 (95.4%) had been referred for diagnostic tests, and some form of treatment had been recommended for 2445 (96.8%), but only 1694 (69.2%) had complied with prescribed therapies. The most important factors linked to health seeking behaviour were pain intensity, pain lasting longer than 3 months, injury, interruption to or absence of physical activity and localization in the spine and knee. Conclusion: Non-specific musculoskeletal pain is a frequent event in Italian adolescents and that a large number of these subjects consult a healthcare service. textcopyright 2010 Foundation Acta Pædiatrica.},

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@article{Masiero2008,

title = {Prevalence of nonspecific low back pain in schoolchildren aged between 13 and 15 years},

author = { Stefano Masiero and Elena Carraro and Andrea Celia and Diego Sarto and Mario Ermani},

doi = {10.1111/j.1651-2227.2007.00603.x},

issn = {08035253},

year  = {2008},

date = {2008-01-01},

journal = {Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics},

abstract = {Aim: To investigate the annual (2005) prevalence of nonspecific low back pain (LBP), defined as lumbago not attributed to recognizable, known specific pathology, in a population of adolescents. Methods: We investigated 7542 school teenagers with a structured questionnaire consisting of demographic and anthropometric items, psychosocial factors and life style, presence and intensity of LBP, family history of LBP, and questions about whether the teenager had been referred to a physician for this problem. Univariate (t-test, Mann-Whitney U-test and chi-square test) and multivariate analyses (logistic regression) were performed. Results: A total of 1180 (20.5%) teenagers reported one or more episodes of LBP, of whom 900 (76.3%) had consulted a health provider. A significantly greater percentage of LBP was found in the students who practised aerobics and swimming compared to the other sports. The search for risk factors in the whole population revealed no associations between LBP and the investigated anthropometrics or lifestyle items, whereas a significant association was found for gender (to be female), positive family history of LBP and absence of sports activity. Conclusions: Our study shows that nonspecific LBP is a frequent event in teenagers, particularly in females, sedentary children and those with a family history of LBP. textcopyright 2007 The Author(s).},

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