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  • 1School of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney, Lidcombe, New South Wales, Australia. annieking23@hotmail.com

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The lateral step test reliably measures maximal lower limb strength. Both tested protocols showed excellent inter-tester reliability, making it a valuable tool for assessing functional strength.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics
  • Kinesiology
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Functional strength is more indicative of performance than non-functional strength.
  • Assessing maximal strength is crucial for understanding functional capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reliability of the lateral step test for measuring maximal strength.
  • To determine if the lateral step test is a dependable measure of functional lower limb strength.

Main Methods:

  • Inter-tester repeated measures design in a research laboratory setting.
  • Twenty-four healthy, pain-free participants completed two testing sessions one week apart.
  • Two protocols (A and B) were assessed, with protocol B including a three-second pause, measuring one-repetition maximum (1RM) via step height.

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Main Results:

  • Both protocols demonstrated excellent inter-tester reliability (ICC = 0.94 for both).
  • Protocol A showed 83.3% close agreement within 2 cm, while Protocol B showed 79.1%.
  • The standard error of measurement (SEM) for Protocol A was 1.47 cm.

Conclusions:

  • The lateral step test exhibits excellent inter-tester reliability for assessing functional lower limb strength.
  • Both evaluated protocols are reliable for measuring maximal strength.
  • This test can be a valuable tool in functional strength assessments.