Reliability and minimal detectable change of between-limb synchronization, weight-bearing symmetry, and amplitude of postural sway in individuals with stroke
Martello, Suzane Ketlyn; Boumer, Tatiane Caroline; Almeida, Juliana Carla de; Correa, Katren Pedroso; Devetak, Gisele Francine; Faucz, Rodrigo; Manffra, Elisangela Ferretti
Abstract
Introduction: Recently, variables related to between-limb synchronization of the centers of pressure (COP) have been proposed as measures of postural control in post-stroke patients. Although it is crucial in verifying their potential clinical use, the reliability of these variables is unknown. The aim of this work was to determine the reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the peak of synchronization (ρmax) in the anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions, the time lag for the peak (ρmaxlag), synchronization at lag zero (ρ0), weight-bearing symmetry, and amplitude of postural sway, measured as the root mean square (RMS) values of the COP displacements in both directions (AP and ML COP displacement). Methods: COP data of 16 participants with stroke were collected at quiet standing with two force plates at two sessions separated by 2 to 7 days. The procedure was repeated three times in each session. The within and between sessions reliability was determined by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and the MDC was obtained from the ICC between sessions. Results: The variables ρmaxlag in the AP and ML directions, as well as ρ0 in the AP direction, exhibited poor within session reliability (ICC ≤ 0.4). The findings revealed excellent within and between sessions reliability (ICC ≥ 0.89) for weight-bearing symmetry and the RMS displacement in the AP direction, with MDC values of 5% and 2.07 mm, respectively. The remaining variables exhibited moderate reliability. Conclusion: Weight-bearing symmetry and AP COP displacement can be considered reliable variables for use in clinical practice.
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