Inline dynamometry provides reliable measurements of quadriceps strength in healthy and ACL-reconstructed individuals and is a valid substitute for isometric electromechanical dynamometry following ACL reconstruction
Quadriceps strength testing is recommended to guide rehabilitation and mitigate the risk of second injury following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Hand-held dynamometry is a practical alternative to electromechanical dynamometry but demonstrates insufficient reliability and criterion validity in healthy and ACL-reconstructed participants respectively. The purpose of this study is to investigate the reliability and concurrent validity of inline dynamometry for measuring quadriceps strength.
Source: The Knee - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Richard Norris, Scot Morrison, Alan Price, Sian Pulford, Erik Meira, Seth O'Neill, Huw Williams, Thomas W. Maddox, Paul Carter, Rachel A. Oldershaw Source Type: research