Document Type

Thesis - NSU Access Only

Title

Relationship Between Isokinetic Strength and Functional Performance in Healthy Adults

Authors

Sean M. McCue, Nova Southeastern University

Degree Name

Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)

Copyright Statement

All rights reserved. This publication is intended for use solely by faculty, students, and staff of Nova Southeastern University. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, now known or later developed, including but not limited to photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author or the publisher.

Department

College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department

Publication Date / Copyright Date

1998

Publisher

Nova Southeastern University

NSUWorks Citation

Sean M. McCue. 1998. Relationship Between Isokinetic Strength and Functional Performance in Healthy Adults. Master's thesis. Nova Southeastern University. Retrieved from NSUWorks, College of Health Care Sciences - Physical Therapy Department. (137)
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_stuetd/137.

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the relationship between isokinetic strength and timed one-legged hopping in healthy adults.

Subjects: 31 physical therapy school students (18 females and 13 males) with no history of hip, knee, or ankle problems.

Methods: All subjects completed isokinetic testing at 240°/sec. And 360°/sec. And one-legged hop for time.

Results: Paired t-tests showed no significant difference between dominant and nondominant legs on wither isokinetic test or the one-legged hop for time for males, females, or the combined sample. Pearson correlations showed poor correlation between isokinetic tests at both speeds and functional performance in women (r= -.65,-.71).

Conclusion: There is not a strong relationship between isokinetic strength testing and functional performance. This supports the belief that isokinetic testing results alone should not be used as a basis for patient returning to full participation in strenuous activities.

Disciplines

Physical Therapy