Is hand-held
dynamometry useful for the measurement of quadriceps strength in older people?
Results found with average difference variables in the current study are similar to that found in other studies assessing left-right leg imbalance reliability through single leg hops (Hopper et al., 2002, Reid et al., 2007) and isokinetic
dynamometry (Impellizzeri et al., 2008).
Mean, standard deviation and correlation per gender of isometric lumbar extension
dynamometry results, Rio Grande do Sul, 2017 (n=47).
Another aspect to be considered is that the knee isokinetic
dynamometry was performed immediately after KT removal (not during its use), which could have affected our results.
The tests with the highest number of very low results for the total population were those of
dynamometry and the horizontal jump with 57.1 and 52.4%, respectively.
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dynamometry in evaluating patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis," Muscle & Nerve, vol.
Jakobsen, "A comparative study of isokinetic
dynamometry and manual muscle testing of ankle dorsal and plantar flexors and knee extensors and flexors," European Neurology, vol.
Fixed
dynamometry is more sensitive than vital capacity or ALS rating scale.
After eating a small meal, they performed hand x-ray, anthropometry and
dynamometry measurements.
This measurement can be done with digital palpation or with pressure manometry or
dynamometry.
KEY WORDS: Anthropometry;
Dynamometry; Harpendence Caliper; Handgrip Strength; Percentage of Body Fat; Percentage of Lean Body Mass
Thus, we conclude that researchers in the area of physical exercise and health and the Brazilian Army can benefit from the results of this study not only to estimate strength from simple morphological characteristics, but also to include anthropometric measures and body composition in prediction models of muscular strength that consider other parameters of
dynamometry or to establish values of relative strength.