Abstract
Intra-observer reliability for measuring first and second toe and metatarsal protrusion distance using palpation-based tests: a test-retest study
Highlights
Measurement of first and second metatarsal and toe protrusion is frequently used to explain foot problems using x-rays, osteological measurements or palpation-based tests
All the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) values show a high degree of reliability [22]
The small Standard Error Mean (SEM) and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC) values revealed a high level of accuracy
Summary
Measurement of first and second metatarsal and toe protrusion is frequently used to explain foot problems using x-rays, osteological measurements or palpation-based tests. Several studies have utilised x-ray methodology [4,7,8,9,10,11] in order to estimate relative metatarsal length. This method has many disadvantages due to cost, accessibility and ionising radiation exposure [12,13]. Osteological methods are based on direct bone measurements [14,15,16]
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