Test-retest Reliability of a Standard Protocol on the Biodex Dynamometer

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01217684

Enrollment

Registered

2010-10-08

Start date

2010-10-31

Completion date

2012-05-31

Last updated

2012-06-15

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Conditions

Biodex Medical Systems III Dynamometer, Experimental Measure of Knee Extension Strength, Test-retest Reliability, Validity

Brief summary

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate test-retest reliability of a standard protocol on the Biodex dynamometer in older adults. In addition, the test-retest reliability and validity of an experimental measure of knee extension strength will be assessed in older adults.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* +65 years old * able to perform a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Exclusion criteria

* pathologies that prohibit a maximal strength test on a dynamometer

Countries

Belgium

Outcome results