


The FABQ score was not explained by limitation in HBB ROM and shoulder movements. 01) but not by visual analogue scale score (P =. Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that the variance in HBB ROM was explained by the SPADI disability subscore (P =. Other variables were not significantly correlated with HBB ROM. 01), and external rotation ROM (r = 0.60, P <. Restriction of HBB movement was significantly correlated with SPADI total disability score (r = 0.39, P <. Correlations were sought between HBB ROM and other shoulder movements, as well as scores recorded on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), visual analogue scale for pain, Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ), and duration of symptoms.

Shoulder HBB ROM was measured with a bubble inclinometer in a manner that did not require the patient to disrobe. This cross-sectional study design evaluated shoulder ROM, pain, fear-avoidance beliefs, and disability in 60 people (aged 35-70 years, 31 male) with chronic unilateral shoulder dysfunction (mean duration 15.73 weeks). The purpose of this study was to determine the criterion-related validity of a novel method of measuring hand behind back (HBB) shoulder range of motion (ROM) for evaluating pain and disability in people with shoulder pain and movement impairment.
