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Table 5 Mean lumbar position values (sd) for all trials for all subjects by operator

From: Reliability of lumbar spinal palpation, range of motion, and determination of position

Operator

Sagittal* (degrees)

Coronal** (degrees)

Horizontal*** (degrees)

A

24.8 (7.2)

0.9 (2.8)

-2.3 (4.4)

B

25.4 (8.0)

3.3 (2.2)

-1.2 (3.8)

C

26.8 (7.6)

1.2 (3.9)

-2.8 (4.1)

  1. * Positive value indicates position of extension; negative value indicates position of flexion.
  2. ** Positive value indicates position of right lateral flexion; negative value indicates position of left lateral flexion.
  3. *** Positive value indicates position of right axial rotation; negative value indicates position of left axial rotation.