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This study evaluated the Mobee Med digital goniometry system for assessing static flexibility in upper extremity joints (scapulohumeral, elbow, and wrist) in three healthy adults, comparing measurements to reference standards using the neutral-zero method. The study found statistically significant deficits in shoulder flexion, extension, and external rotation compared to reference values. The authors conclude that Mobee Med offers a more precise and standardized method for flexibility assessment compared to traditional goniometry.
Digital goniometry using the Mobee Med system provides a more precise and standardized method for assessing upper extremity joint flexibility compared to traditional goniometry, potentially improving the accuracy and reliability of musculoskeletal evaluations.
Background: Static flexibility assessment is fundamental for musculoskeletal health evaluation.Traditional methods present limitations in precision and standardization. The Mobee Med digitalgoniometry system offers innovative solutions for comprehensive joint mobility evaluation.Objective: To evaluate the Mobee Med system for assessing static flexibility of upper extremity joints,establishing standardized protocols and reference values.Methods: Three healthy adults underwent comprehensive flexibility assessment using Mobee Med(TGA-registered), including 142 mobility tests with the neutral-zero method. Evaluations coveredscapulohumeral, elbow, and wrist joints bilaterally. Statistical analysis included descriptive statisticsand one-sample t-tests comparing measured values against reference standards.Results: Significant deficits were identified: shoulder flexion 152.67°±3.21 left, 154.67°±3.06 right(reference: 160°); extension 36.67°±4.73 left, 41.33°±3.51 right (reference: 50°); external rotation80°±3.46 left, 80.67°±5.03 right (reference: 90°). Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) werefound for left shoulder extension, external rotation, internal rotation, frontal abduction, and right wrist flexion.Conclusions: Mobee Med provides precise, objective, and standardized flexibility assessment superior to traditional goniometry. Digital measurement eliminates observer bias, enables real-timevisualization, and facilitates longitudinal monitoring, representing a significant advancement forclinical practice and sports science.
