Development and Validation of a Cost-Effective Protocol for Objective Quantification of Muscle/Tendon Function in Chronic Tendinopathy

Abstract

This study proposed to develop and validate a Comprehensive Tendinopathy Assessment Protocol (CTAP) using the Kiio sensor to measure muscle andtendon impairments in individuals with chronic Achilles and patellar tendinopathies. The study examined the protocols feasibility, intra-rater and inter-rater reliability. We also studied the protocols criterion validity by examining the relationship between data collected with the Kiio sensor and data collected using a Biodex Isokinetic Dynamometer. Convergent validity was tested by examining the relationship between Kiio score and function andconstruct validity by comparing data collected from individuals with tendinopathy to that from normal healthy individuals. We developed regression models to examine the contribution of demographic variables to muscle function and compared healthy and tendinopathy participants after adjusting for these factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2024
Accession Number
AD1230135

Entities

People

  • Eryn Milian
  • Kathryn E. Roach

Organizations

  • University of Miami

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  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.