Predicting 1 Repetition Maximum Using Handheld Dynamometry

Isometric assessment of muscular function using a handheld dynamometer (HHD) is frequently used in clinic environments. However, there is controversy in terms of the validity of isometric assessment to monitor changes in dynamic performance. One repetition maximum (1RM) is considered the gold standard for evaluating dynamic strength, though clinicians do not often use 1RM testing, preferring to be cautious with clients who have preexisting impairments. If strength testing using an HHD could be used to predict 1RM, this may have significant implications for the use of isometric testing to prescribe exercise in clinical environments.

Source: PM and R - March 5, 2018 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Alicia En Ling Tan, Tiffany L. Grisbrook, Novia Minaee, S îan Williams Tags: Original Research Source Type: research