Axial rotation gravity goniometer. a simple design of instrument and a controlled reliability study
Laupattarakasem, W.; Sirichativapee, W.; Kowsuwon, W.; Sribunditkul, S.; Suibnugarn, C.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 251: 271-274
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-921X PMID: 2295186 Document Number: 364498
A new model of convenient measuring device, axial rotation gravity goniometer (ARGG), was designed to improve the reliability in measuring rotary motions of the forearm and shoulder. Inter-tester reliability was significantly higher for ARGG than for the standard plastic goniometer.
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