ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR STATIC FLEXIBILITY USING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES:

THE MOBEE MED SYSTEM

Abstract

Background: Static flexibility assessment is fundamental for musculoskeletal health evaluation.
Traditional methods present limitations in precision and standardization. The Mobee Med digital
goniometry 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 covered
scapulohumeral, elbow, and wrist joints bilaterally. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics
and 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 rotation
80°±3.46 left, 80.67°±5.03 right (reference: 90°). Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were
found for left shoulder extension, external rotation, internal rotation, frontal abduction, and right wrist flexion.
Conclusions: Mobee Med provides precise, objective, and standardized flexibility assessment superior to traditional goniometry. Digital measurement eliminates observer bias, enables real-time
visualization, and facilitates longitudinal monitoring, representing a significant advancement for
clinical practice and sports science.