Reliability of Knee Kinesthesia Measurement
Author Information
Author(s): Eva Ageberg, Johan Flenhagen, Jonatan Ljung
Primary Institution: Lund University
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the test-retest reliability of a device designed to measure knee proprioception.
Conclusion
Three TDPM variables were found to be reliable for observing change in groups of subjects, but small changes in an individual's performance cannot be detected.
Supporting Evidence
- Three TDPM variables were considered reliable for observing change in groups of subjects without pathology.
- The higher ICC values and narrower limits of agreement in the variables associated with the 20-degree starting position indicate that these variables are more reliable.
Takeaway
The study tested how well a device can measure knee movement feeling in healthy people, and found it works well for groups but not for individuals.
Methodology
Twenty-four uninjured individuals were tested for knee kinesthesia using a device that measures the threshold to detection of passive motion (TDPM) with two different starting positions.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size, which may affect the reliability of the results.
Participant Demographics
The participants included 14 women and 10 men with a mean age of 41 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%
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