Evidence for validity and reliability of a french version of the FAAM

BACKGROUND: The Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) is a self reported questionnaire for patients with foot and ankle disorders available in English, German, and Persian. This study plans to translate the FAAM from English to French (FAAM-F) and assess the validity and reliability of this new version.METHODS: The FAAM-F Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and sports subscales were completed by 105 French-speaking patients (average age 50.5 years) presenting various chronic foot and ankle disorders. Convergent and divergent validity was assessed by Pearson's correlation coefficients between the FAAM-F subscales and the SF-36 scales: Physical Functioning (PF), Physical Component Summary (PCS), Mental Health (MH) and Mental Component Summary (MCS). Internal consistency was calculated by Cronbach's Alpha (CA). To assess test re-test reliability, 22 patients filled out the questionnaire a second time to estimate minimal detectable changes (MDC) and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC).RESULTS: Correlations for FAAM-F ADL subscale were 0.85 with PF, 0.81 with PCS, 0.26 with MH, 0.37 with MCS. Correlations for FAAM-F Sports subscale were 0.72 with PF, 0.72 with PCS, 0.21 with MH, 0.29 with MCS. CA estimates were 0.97 for both subscales. Respectively for the ADL and Sports subscales, ICC were 0.97 and 0.94, errors for a single measure were 8 and 10 points at 95% confidence and the MDC values at 95% confidence were 7 and 18 points.CONCLUSION: The FAAM-F is valid and reliable for the self-assessment of physical function in French-speaking patients with a wide range of chronic foot and ankle disorders

Activités physiques: sport et arthrose

Osteoarthritis (OA) is currently a major health problem, both with an important individual and socio-economical impact. The diagnostic of osteoarthritis is both clinical and radiological, without a strong correlation between symptoms and radiographic findings. Participation in sports increases the risk of joint overuse or injuries potentially leading to posttraumatic osteoarthritis. Conversely, sport is a recognized therapeutic and probably also a preventive tool against osteoarthritis, with a positive influence on weight, muscle strength and possibly synovial inflammation. In general, sport should be encouraged individually with an appropriate program and a correct intensity

Dyskinésie de l'omoplate

The scapula plays a crucial role for proper shoulder function, serving as a stable base for rotator cuff activation and as a link in the kinetic chain. Joint, ligament or muscular problems near the scapula can lead to malpositions or to an altered movement pattern. This abnormal situation is called "scapular dyskinesis", which appears to be a non-specific response to a painful condition of the shoulder. The clinical examination of the scapula is crucial for every patient presenting a painful shoulder. Systematic observation and testing enable the practitioner to detect subtle static and dynamic abnormalities. Visual evaluation, objective measurements and corrective manoeuvres can evaluate the role of the "scapular dyskinesis" in the shoulder painful condition. The scapular rehabilitation will address muscular retractions and imbalances and restore a good dynamic stability, starting with analytical work, and evolving into more functional and specific exercises