A simple method for measuring lateral flexion of the dorsolumbar spine.

Domján, L; Nemes, T; Bálint, G P; Tóth, Z; Gömör, B · J Rheumatol · 1990

cross_sectional · Level IV

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Abstract

A simple method for measurement of spinal dorsolumbar lateral flexion is described. Measurements performed on 200 healthy 19-year-old men showed that normal lateral flexion was about 10% of body height. The method which requires only a measuring tape correlates well with that recorded by the more sophisticated inclinometer.

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