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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Therapy

    Background:

    • Handheld dynamometry (HHD) is a reliable tool for quantifying muscle strength.
    • External fixation devices enhance HHD reliability but are time-consuming to set up.
    • Body weight stabilization offers a potentially faster alternative for HHD setup.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the reliability of HHD for assessing lower extremity muscle strength in dancers using body weight stabilization.
    • To compare inter- and intra-rater reliability of HHD across different tester experience levels.

    Main Methods:

    • Twenty-six pre-professional dancers were assessed by three physical therapists with varying experience levels.
    • Isometric force production of hip, knee, and ankle muscle groups was measured using HHD with body weight stabilization.
    • Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated to determine inter- and intra-rater reliability.

    Main Results:

    • Inter-rater reliability was high (>0.75 ICC) for most muscle groups, with exceptions in knee extension and ankle eversion.
    • Intra-rater reliability was generally high (>0.75 ICC) across testers, with specific exceptions noted for certain muscle groups and testers.
    • Reliability varied slightly based on tester experience and specific muscle group tested.

    Conclusions:

    • Handheld dynamometry with body weight stabilization is a reliable method for assessing hip, knee, and ankle muscle strength in dancers.
    • This technique eliminates the need for external fixation devices, saving time without compromising reliability.
    • HHD provides an objective measure of strength crucial for dancer performance and injury prevention.