SynthesisPhysical therapy2022
Reliability of Muscle Strength and Muscle Power Assessments Using Isokinetic Dynamometry in Neuromuscular Diseases: A Systematic Review.
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A Multicenter, Parallel-group, Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Two Different Educational Approaches on Intermittent Catheter-related Acceptance and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs): RElax & feeL at EASE (RELEASE)
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pooled it
- Safety, feasibility and preliminary effects of Atalante exoskeleton-assisted gait training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a prospective ABA pilot study.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2026Trial
- Exploring the interplay between quantitative muscle strength, functional performance, and patient-reported outcomes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a cross-sectional pilot study.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
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- Mapping Physical Fitness Assessments in Interventional Research Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review.Cancers · 2026Review
- Trunk muscle strength assessment as a predictor of complications in patients undergoing incisional hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Molecular and Structural Changes, and Skeletal Muscle Strength and Endurance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Interstitial Lung Disease: Practical Applications of Assessment and Management.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Influence of Talocrural Joint Position on the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Torque Measured with an Isokinetic and EasyForceJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- Quantitative evaluation of hindlimb grip strength in mice as a measure of neuromuscular function.MethodsX · 2025Article
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- Design and validation of an alignment free adaptive joint torque measurement system.Biomedical engineering online · 2025Article
- Mitochondrial quality control measures, systemic inflammation, and lower-limb muscle power in older adults: a PROMPT secondary analysis.The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2024Article
- Application of Isokinetic Dynamometry Data in Predicting Gait Deviation Index Using Machine Learning in Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Observational
- Feasibility and Reproducibility of Isokinetic Dynamometry in Children with Neuromuscular Diseases.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- Modified Squat Test for Predicting Knee Muscle Strength in Older Adults.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2024Article
- Factors, mechanisms and improvement methods of muscle strength loss.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2024Review
- Determinants and Characterization of Locomotion in Adults with Late-Onset Pompe Disease: New Clinical Biomarkers.Journal of neuromuscular diseases · 2023Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to critically appraise and summarize the evidence for reliability of muscle strength and muscle power assessment in patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) using isokinetic dynamometry.
methodsPubMed, CINAHL, and Embase electronic databases were searched from inception to March 8, 2022. Studies designed to evaluate reliability of muscle strength and power measurements using isokinetic dynamometry were included in this review. First, the methodological quality of the studies was assessed according to the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments guidelines. Next, the quality of measurement properties was determined. Finally, the methodological quality and quality of measurement properties of the studies were combined to obtain a best-evidence synthesis.
resultsA best-evidence synthesis of reliability was performed in 11 studies including postpoliomyelitis syndrome (n = 5), hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (n = 2), motor neuron diseases (n = 1), myotonic dystrophy (n = 1), and groups of pooled NMDs (n = 2). A best-evidence synthesis on measurement error could not be performed. Quality of evidence on reliability ranged from high in postpoliomyelitis syndrome to very low in hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, motor neuron diseases, and groups of pooled NMDs. The most frequently used outcome measure was peak torque, which was reliable in all populations (intraclass correlation coefficient >0.7).
conclusionThe quality of evidence for reliability of isokinetic dynamometry was found to vary substantially among different NMDs. High quality of evidence has been obtained only in patients with postpoliomyelitis syndrome. Further research is needed in the majority of known NMDs to determine reliability and validity of isokinetic dynamometry. IMPACT: The ability of isokinetic dynamometers to capture clinically relevant changes in muscle strength and muscle power in NMDs remains unclear. Isokinetic dynamometry results in NMDs should be interpreted with caution.
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