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The Spinal Alignment and Range of Motion Measure (SAROMM)

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Purpose
Purpose Assessment of spinal alignment and range of movement, also can be used as an outcome measure Group suitable for Children with Cerebral Palsy 2-18yrs

Assesment Type

Objective

Patient Group

Cerebral Palsy

Age Group

Children (3-12 years) | Adolescents (13-17 years)

ICF domain

Body Structure & Function

Area of assessment

Gross Motor

Key description

Description
An evaluative test of spinal alignment and ROM.
26 items: 4 items for spinal alignment and 11 items for ROM tested bilaterally. A five point ordinal scale is used for each item.
Reliability / validity
Interrater and test-retest reliabilities for the subscales and total scores of the SAROMM are all more than 0.80
Validity and clinimetric properties of the Spinal Alignment and Range of Motion Measure in children with cerebral palsy

Strengths / weaknesses

Quick to use
Younger children may have difficulty focusing long enough to complete in one go.

 

Cost

Free

Equipment required

Adjustable bench, goniometer, mat (optional)

Training required

N/A

Considerations & references

https://canchild.ca/en/resources/50-additional-measures#SAROMM

Cost
Free
https://www.canchild.ca/system/tenon/assets/attachments/000/000/088/original/SAROMM.pdf

References/ Links

Training video: https://vimeo.com/131889315

Time to complete

15-30 minutes depending on spinal complexity
Comments
Training is recommended

.https://theratogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/spinal-alignmt-assess_CP1.pdf

 

 

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