Journal article
Hand-held dynamometry correlation with the gold standard isokinetic dynamometry: A systematic review
PM & R, Vol.3(5), pp.472-479
2011
Abstract
Objective: To examine the current evidence regarding the reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for assessment of muscle strength in the clinical setting. Data Sources: A search was conducted of the following databases: Cochrane, MEDLINE, PubMed, PEDro, OTseeker, Index to Chiropractic Literature (ICL), and MANTIS, from inception until January 29, 2010. Study Selection: The MeSH subject heading "muscle strength dynamometer" was searched, in isolation and in combination with the text word phrases "hand-held dynamometer" and "isokinetic." Four hundred fifty-four different studies met this search and were reviewed for possible inclusion. Data Extraction: Two independent reviewers assessed the quality of the included manuscripts. The PEDro data collection system was used in conjunction with the Cochrane Diagnostic Test Accuracy Description. A third reviewer was used when there was disagreement between the primary reviewers. Data Synthesis: Seventeen manuscripts met the inclusion criteria for this review, with a total of 19 studies (2 of the manuscripts involved 2 separate studies) that compared hand-held dynamometry with an identified reference standard (isokinetic muscle strength testing). The results demonstrated minimal differences between hand-held dynamometry and isokinetic testing. Conclusions: Considering hand-held dynamometry's ease of use, portability, cost, and compact size, compared with isokinetic devices this instrument can be regarded as a reliable and valid instrument for muscle strength assessment in a clinical setting.
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- Title
- Hand-held dynamometry correlation with the gold standard isokinetic dynamometry: A systematic review
- Authors/Creators
- T.W. Stark (Author/Creator)B. Walker (Author/Creator)J.K. Phillips (Author/Creator)R. Fejer (Author/Creator)R. Beck (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- PM & R, Vol.3(5), pp.472-479
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005542997907891
- Copyright
- © 2011 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Chiropractic and Sports Science
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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