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ArticleEuropean journal of translational myology2023

Reliability and clinical applicability of lower limp strength using an enhanced paper grip strength.

Maria Tsekoura, Melina Pantou, Konstantinos Fousekis, Evdokia Billis, John Gliatis, Elias Tsepis

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Maria TsekouraDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Rio. mariatsekoura@upatras.gr.
Melina PantouDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Rio, Greece. meli19@hotmail.gr.
Konstantinos FousekisDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Rio, Greece. kfousekis@upatras.gr.
Evdokia BillisDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Rio, Greece. billis@upatras.gr.
John GliatisDepartment of Surgery, University General Hospital Patras, Rio Patras, Greece . igliat@upatras.gr.
Elias TsepisDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Rio, Greece. tsepis@upatras.gr.

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The enhanced paper grip test (EGPT) quantitatively assesses lower limb strength. EGPT assesses the hallux grip force by reacting a pulling force derived from a card, being positioned underneath the participant's hallux. This study aimed to investigate the repeatability and clinical applicability of the EPGT for assessing foot muscle strength. EPGT force was measured using a dynamometer. The reliability of the measurement of EPGT force was assessed by having two examiners performing the test on the same group of healthy adults. Clinical applicability was assessed in community-dwelling adults of both genders. EPGT force was recorded for both feet using the same standardised protocol for all participants. Regarding reliability, 20 healthy adults aged 23.04±5.5 years participated in the present study. The EGPT demonstrated good to excellent test-retest (ICC1,2 0.8 to 0.86) and interrater reliability (ICC1,2 0.82 to 0.88). A convenience sample of 15 community-dwelling adults (71.6±7.8 years, 68.5% women) was recruited for clinical applicability testing. All participants performed the test with mean score 15±5.7 N. EPGT is a reliable measurement of the hallux grip force strength and can be used for clinical and research purposes.

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