Test-retest Reliability of a Standard Protocol on the Biodex Dynamometer

Completed

• Conditions: Test-retest Reliability; Validity; Biodex Medical Systems III Dynamometer; Experimental Measure of Knee Extension Strength

• Registration Number: NCT01217684
• Lead Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Brief Summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate test-retest reliability of a standard protocol on the Biodex dynamometer in older adults.

In addition, the test-retest reliability and validity of an experimental measure of knee extension strength will be assessed in older adults.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-10
• Study First Submitted: 2010-10-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-10-07
• Study First Posted: 2010-10-08
• Primary Completion: 2012-05
• Study Completion: 2012-05
• Status Verified: 2012-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-06-14
• Last Update Posted: 2012-06-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• +65 years old
• able to perform a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Exclusion Criteria

• pathologies that prohibit a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences; 🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium