Validity and intrarater reliability of a novel device for assessing Plantar flexor strength.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Plantar flexor weakness is an identified prospective factor for developing Achilles tendinopathy. Various authors have reported relationships between symptoms and weakness of this muscle group. Despite this relationship, many clinicians and researchers fail to examine Plantar flexor strength due to the cumbersome, stationary and expensive nature of an isokinetic dynamometer (IKD), known as the "Gold Standard". This study examined the validity and reliability of a fast, easy and portable device for assessing plantarflexion.

Methods

Validity between the Cybex NORM® by Humac and the C-Station by Fysiometer was explored using Pearson correlation coefficient. Participants were randomly selected to start in the Cybex NORM® or the FysioMeter C-Station. Intra-rater reli

SUBMITTER: O'Neill S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10065227 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature