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dc.contributor.author | Tsiros, M. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Grimshaw, P. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Shield, A. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Buckley, J. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2011 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Journal of Allied Health, 2011; 40(3):115-119 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0090-7421 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1945-404X | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/71747 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Isokinetic dynamometry is a widely used tool for measuring muscle strength in clinical intervention and rehabilitation as well as research in children. Objective: To assess the test-retest reliability of knee flexor/extensor strength using the Biodex Multi-Joint System 4 Isokinetic Dynamometer in children. Methods: Peak isometric knee extensor (KE) and peak isokinetic knee flexor (KF) torques of the dominant and nondominant limbs were assessed twice in 11 children aged 10 to 13 yrs, 7 to 10 days apart. Results: Peak torques were higher in the dominant limb (p ≤ 0.006). Peak isometric KE torque was 8.4% higher (SEM 2.5%) at the second testing session, but there was no inter-action with the limb tested (p > 0.2). Peak isokinetic KE/KF torque ratios agreed well between tests and had intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) of 0.96. Conclusions: The dynamometer provides a reliable means of assessing knee strength in 10 to 13 year olds, with excellent test-retest reliability for isokinetic KE/KF. A learning effect occurred when assessing isometric torque, indicating the importance of habituation for this measure. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | Margarita D. Tsiros, Paul N. Grimshaw, Anthony J. Shield, Jonathan D. Buckley | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions | - |
dc.rights | Copyright status unknown | - |
dc.source.uri | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21927776 | - |
dc.subject | Knee Joint | - |
dc.subject | Humans | - |
dc.subject | Reproducibility of Results | - |
dc.subject | Torque | - |
dc.subject | Adolescent | - |
dc.subject | Child | - |
dc.subject | Female | - |
dc.subject | Male | - |
dc.subject | Muscle Strength | - |
dc.subject | Muscle Strength Dynamometer | - |
dc.title | Test-Retest Reliability of the Biodex System 4 Isokinetic Dynamometer for Knee Strength Assessment in Paediatric Populations | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Grimshaw, P. [0000-0002-3359-1375] | - |
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