Randomized trial evaluates virtual goniometry for joint range of motion in adults with injuries, suggesting reliability for most joints.
PURPOSE: Accurate assessment of joint range of motion (ROM) is essential for hand and wrist disorders, and virtual tools need validation as telehealth use rises. This study evaluated the validity and reliability of virtual goniometry versus manual goniometry for wrist and finger ROM in 42 adults with hand or wrist injuries. METHODS: . RESULTS: values were acceptable (<16.5°), except for wrist and thumb joints. CONCLUSION: Virtual goniometry is valid and reliable for most hand and finger joints, particularly MCP and PIP flexion. Limitations remain for wrist and thumb assessments, emphasizing the need for image quality and standardized conditions.
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