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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-6-3
pubmed:abstractText
The importance of accurately reproducing isokinetic strength values is critical for the assessment of training induced changes in muscle function. The purpose of this study was to determine the test re-test reliability of the Biodex System 2 Isokinetic Dynamometer for concentric quadricep and hamstring strength and muscular endurance. Twenty-one healthy volunteers underwent isokinetic testing on 2 occasions separated by 7 days. Each subject performed 5 repetitions at 60 degrees/ second followed by a muscular endurance test which consisted of 30 repetitions at 180 degrees/second. The results demonstrated high ICC values ranging from r = 0.88 to r = 0.97 and r = 0.82 to r = 0.96 for variables measured at 60 degrees/second and 180 degrees/second, respectively, SEM values were found to range from low to moderate, 4.8% to 11.6% and 5.6% to 10.8%, at 60 and 180 degrees/second, respectively. ICC coefficients were found to be low, r = 0.52 to r = 0.74, and SEM values were found to be high, 9.8% to 20.8%, for the work fatigue index at 180 degrees/second. The results demonstrate that isokinetic values obtained at 60 and 180 degrees/second are highly reproducible with the Biodex System 2 Dynamometer provided that adequate calibration, gravity correction and patient positioning is recorded and standardized. However, the work fatigue index as a measure of muscular endurance has not been shown to be reliable or precise. Changes in muscular strength over time should be considered valid if these differences lie beyond the SEM values reported in this study.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0172-4622
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
18
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
113-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1997
pubmed:articleTitle
Reliability and precision of isokinetic strength and muscular endurance for the quadriceps and hamstrings.
pubmed:affiliation
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article