Feasibility and Reproducibility of Isokinetic Dynamometry in Children with Neuromuscular Diseases.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: High-precision measurement tools are needed to measure relevant changes in strength and power in children with neuromuscular diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility (i), reproducibility (ii), and validity (iii) of isokinetic dynamometry in this population. Methods: Isometric and isokinetic knee and elbow flexion and extension were measured twice on the same day. Feasibility was based on completion rate and acceptability. Acceptability was measured with a 100 mm visual analog scale. We measured reproducibility as the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC-agreement), standard error of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable change (SDC). We investigated relationships between isometric strength and isokinetic power with Pearso

SUBMITTER: van der Woude DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11396260 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature