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7979931

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
1994-12-8
pubmed:abstractText
The study purposes were (1) to estimate the inter-rater reliability of isokinetic strength tests at the ankle in older adults (test-retest interval of three to 7 days), and to determine whether more experienced examiners were more reliable; and (2) to estimate 6 month stability of strength tests. Inter-rater reliability was high for plantar flexion and dorsiflexion tests where average strength was more than about 10 Newton-meters (Nm) (Pearson R = 0.87-0.95). When average strength was less than 10Nm, reliability was less (R = 0.42-0.75). Experienced examiners (physical therapists) and less experienced examiners (research assistants) were equally reliable. Variability in strength over 6 months was no greater than variability over a few days. We conclude that isokinetic tests of ankle strength in older adults are highly reliable and stable when examiners are adequately trained and subjects maintain usual physical activity levels.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0003-9993
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
75
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1213-6
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1994
pubmed:articleTitle
Isokinetic testing of ankle strength in older adults: assessment of inter-rater reliability and stability of strength over six months.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Health Services, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Clinical Trial, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't