Clinical Study

Validation and Test-Retest Reliability of New Thermographic Technique Called Thermovision Technique of Dry Needling for Gluteus Minimus Trigger Points in Sciatica Subjects and TrPs-Negative Healthy Volunteers

Table 3

Validity elements [24, 25].

Test performed
Results detected by the testTrue pictureTotal
Patient has the conditionPatient is clear

Positive testA (true positive)B (false positive)A + B (total positive tests)
Negative testC (false negative)D (true negative)C + D (total negative tests)
TotalTotal subjects diagnosed with the conditionTotal subjects without the condition (total number tested)