Normative values of isometric elbow strength in healthy adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-traumatic deformities such as biceps tendon rupture or (peri-)articular fractures of the elbow are often related to a decrease in muscle strength. Postoperative evaluation of these deformities requires normative values of elbow strength. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine these normative values of isometric elbow strength in healthy adults resulting from studies evaluating this strength (i.e. flexion, extension, pronation and supination strength).

Methods

The databases of PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Sciences were searched and screened for studies involving the isometric elbow strength as measured in asymptomatic volunteers. The quality of the studies was assessed and studies of low quality were excluded.

Results

Nineteen studies met t

SUBMITTER: Kotte SHP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5960876 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature