Assessing the Enode/Vmaxpro Sensor for Muscle Power Testing
Author Information
Author(s): Marković Milan, Toskić Lazar, Stanković Veroljub, Arsenijević Radenko, Aksović Nikola, Bjelica Bojan, Bubanj Saša, Dobrescu Tatiana
Primary Institution: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Priština-Kosovska Mitrovica
Hypothesis
The Enode/Vmaxpro sensor would demonstrate good reliability and sensitivity.
Conclusion
The Enode/Vmaxpro sensor shows sufficient sensitivity and reliability for muscle power testing in biomechanics and sports diagnostics.
Supporting Evidence
- The sensor exhibited high reliability across all tested variables.
- Significant differences were found based on sex and activity level.
- Reliability indicators showed ICC values between 0.937 and 0.991.
- Active participants demonstrated higher average power and peak power compared to inactive participants.
- Significant differences were observed in movement types and activity levels.
Takeaway
This study tested a special sensor that measures muscle power, and it found that the sensor works well for both men and women.
Methodology
Participants performed exercises on a leg extension/leg curl machine while measurements were taken using the Enode/Vmaxpro sensor.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and did not include groups with different training regimes.
Participant Demographics
27 participants (15 men and 12 women), divided into physically active and inactive groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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