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Test-Retest Reliability of Isokinetic Knee Strength Measurements in Children Aged 8 to 10 Years.

Fagher, Kristina LU ; Fritzson, Annelie and Drake, Anna Maria LU (2016) In Sports Health
Abstract
BACKGROUND:



Isokinetic dynamometry is a useful tool to objectively assess muscle strength of children and adults in athletic and rehabilitative settings. This study examined test-retest reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children aged 8 to 10 years and defined limits for the minimum difference (MD) in strength that indicates a clinically important change.

HYPOTHESIS:



Isokinetic knee strength measurements (using the Biodex System 4) in children will provide reliable results.

STUDY DESIGN:



Descriptive laboratory study.

METHODS:



In 22 healthy children, 5 maximal concentric (CON) knee extensor (KE) and knee flexor (KF)... (More)
BACKGROUND:



Isokinetic dynamometry is a useful tool to objectively assess muscle strength of children and adults in athletic and rehabilitative settings. This study examined test-retest reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children aged 8 to 10 years and defined limits for the minimum difference (MD) in strength that indicates a clinically important change.

HYPOTHESIS:



Isokinetic knee strength measurements (using the Biodex System 4) in children will provide reliable results.

STUDY DESIGN:



Descriptive laboratory study.

METHODS:



In 22 healthy children, 5 maximal concentric (CON) knee extensor (KE) and knee flexor (KF) contractions at 2 angular velocities (60 deg/s and 180 deg/s) and 5 maximal eccentric (ECC) KE/KF contractions at 60 deg/s were assessed 7 days apart. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC2.1) was used to examine relative reliability, and the MD was calculated on the basis of standard error of measurement.

RESULTS:



ICCs for CON KE/KF peak torque measurements were fair to excellent (range, 0.49-0.81). The MD% values for CON KE and KF ranged from 31% to 37% at 60 deg/s and from 34% to 39% at 180 deg/s. ICCs in the ECC mode were good (range, 0.60-0.70), but associated MD% values were high (>50%). There was no systematic error for CON KE/KF and ECC KE strength measurements at 60 deg/s, but systematic error was found for all other measurements.

CONCLUSION:



The dynamometer provides a reliable analysis of isokinetic CON knee strength measurements at 60 deg/s in children aged 8 to 10 years. Measurements at 180 deg/s and in the ECC mode were not reliable, indicating a need for more familiarization prior to testing.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE:



The MD values may help clinicians to determine whether a change in knee strength is due to error or intervention. (Less)
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Isokinetic dynamometry is a useful tool to objectively assess muscle strength of children and adults in athletic and rehabilitative settings. This study examined test-retest reliability of isokinetic knee strength measurements in children aged 8 to 10 years and defined limits for the minimum difference (MD) in strength that indicates a clinically important change.<br/><br>
HYPOTHESIS:<br/><br>
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Isokinetic knee strength measurements (using the Biodex System 4) in children will provide reliable results.<br/><br>
STUDY DESIGN:<br/><br>
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Descriptive laboratory study.<br/><br>
METHODS:<br/><br>
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In 22 healthy children, 5 maximal concentric (CON) knee extensor (KE) and knee flexor (KF) contractions at 2 angular velocities (60 deg/s and 180 deg/s) and 5 maximal eccentric (ECC) KE/KF contractions at 60 deg/s were assessed 7 days apart. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC2.1) was used to examine relative reliability, and the MD was calculated on the basis of standard error of measurement.<br/><br>
RESULTS:<br/><br>
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ICCs for CON KE/KF peak torque measurements were fair to excellent (range, 0.49-0.81). The MD% values for CON KE and KF ranged from 31% to 37% at 60 deg/s and from 34% to 39% at 180 deg/s. ICCs in the ECC mode were good (range, 0.60-0.70), but associated MD% values were high (&gt;50%). There was no systematic error for CON KE/KF and ECC KE strength measurements at 60 deg/s, but systematic error was found for all other measurements.<br/><br>
CONCLUSION:<br/><br>
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The dynamometer provides a reliable analysis of isokinetic CON knee strength measurements at 60 deg/s in children aged 8 to 10 years. Measurements at 180 deg/s and in the ECC mode were not reliable, indicating a need for more familiarization prior to testing.<br/><br>
CLINICAL RELEVANCE:<br/><br>
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The MD values may help clinicians to determine whether a change in knee strength is due to error or intervention.}},
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  doi          = {{10.1177/1941738116632506}},
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