Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of belt-stabilized hand-held dynamometer using make test in lower extremity muscle strength assessment among healthy adults

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Pub Date : 2025-02-03 DOI:10.1016/j.ijosm.2025.100753

Reil Vinard S. Espino , Consuelo Gonzalez-Suarez , Lewis A. Ingram , Ivan Neil B. Gomez , Kris Anthony T. Agarao , Jazzmine Gale Flores , Nicole Bulseco

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Abstract

Background

A significant factor that affects athletic or functional performance in various sports or activities is the weakness in the muscles of the lower extremities. The isokinetic dynamometer (IKD) and the handheld dynamometer (HHD) are two tools available for measuring muscle strength objectively. However, the handheld dynamometer (HHD) - which is convenient, portable, and simple to use, is one of the more popular ways to measure the strength of the lower limb muscles.

Objective

This study aims to assess the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of the make test conducted with a belt-stabilized HHD for measuring lower extremity muscle strength.

Design

This research adopted an inter-rater and intra-rater reliability study design involving ten healthy adults (six females, four males; mean age = 22.6 ± 2.9 years) from a university community.

Setting

The assessments were conducted in a Sports Science Laboratory.

Methods

A two-way mixed absolute agreement model of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess inter-rater and intra-rater reliability.

Results

The intra-rater reliability analysis revealed excellent results for most assessors, with an ICC exceeding 0.75; however, two assessors demonstrated moderate reliability (ICC = 0.72–0.73). The inter-rater reliability showed excellent outcomes ranging from ICC = 0.913 to 0.980.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the make test using a belt-stabilized HHD displayed excellent reliability for assessing hip, knee, and ankle muscle strength in the healthy young adult population.

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International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 医学-医学：内科

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.