Is a sphygmomanometer a valid and reliable tool to measure the isometric strength of hip muscles? A systematic review.

Conclusion: The sphygmomanometer appears to be reliable for assessment of isometric muscle strength around the hip joint, but further research is warranted to establish its validity.
PMID: 25286193 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - October 6, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Toohey LA, De Noronha M, Taylor C, Thomas J Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research