ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR STATIC FLEXIBILITY USING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES:

Background: Static flexibility assessment is fundamental for musculoskeletal health evaluation.Traditional methods present limitations in precision and standardization. The Mobee Med digitalgoniometry system offers innovative solutions for comprehensive joint mobility evaluation.Objective: To evaluate the Mobee Med system for assessing static flexibility of upper extremity joints,establishing standardized protocols and reference values.Methods: Three healthy adults underwent comprehensive flexibility assessment using Mobee Med(TGA-registered), including 142 mobility tests with the neutral-zero method. Evaluations coveredscapulohumeral, elbow, and wrist joints bilaterally. Statistical analysis included descriptive statisticsand one-sample t-tests comparing measured values against reference standards.Results: Significant deficits were identified: shoulder flexion 152.67°±3.21 left, 154.67°±3.06 right(reference: 160°); extension 36.67°±4.73 left, 41.33°±3.51 right (reference: 50°); external rotation80°±3.46 left, 80.67°±5.03 right (reference: 90°). Statistically significant differences (p