An Examination of Limb Position for Measuring Toe-grip          Strength

Soma, Masayuki; Murata, Satoshi; Kai, Yoshihiro; Nakae, Hideyuki; Satou, Yousuke

doi:10.1589/jpts.26.1955

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“…1 ). The sitting position was standardised using high density foam mats if required, (0 to 4 mats, 1.2 cm in depth each) and positioned on the chair to ensure 90° of hip and knee flexion [ 17 ]. The dominant foot was then positioned accurately on the platform and the other foot also rested on the platform.…”

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Intra‐rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

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Treleaven

Brauer

et al. 2015

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to investigate the intra-rater reliability of a new method in combination with the Nintendo Wii Balance Board (NWBB) to measure the strength of hallux flexor muscle.MethodsThirty healthy individuals (age: 34.9 ± 12.9 years, height: 170.4 ± 10.5 cm, weight: 69.3 ± 15.3 kg, female = 15) participated. Repeated testing was completed within 7 days. Participants performed strength testing in sitting using a wooden platform in combination with the NWBB. This new method was set up to selectively recruit an intrinsic muscle of the foot, specifically the flexor hallucis brevis muscle. Statistical analysis was performed using intra-class coefficients and ordinary least product analysis. To estimate measurement error, standard error of measurement (SEM), minimal detectable change (MDC) and percentage error were calculated.ResultsResults indicate excellent intra-rater reliability (ICC = 0.982, CI = 0.96-0.99) with an absence of systematic bias. SEM, MDC and percentage error value were 0.5, 1.4 and 12 % respectively.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that a new method in combination with the NWBB application is reliable to measure hallux flexor strength and has potential to be used for future research and clinical application.

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Intra‐rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

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Brauer

et al. 2015

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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“…Maximal toe grasping strength divided by body weight was calculated for evaluating relative toe grasping strength. Test-retest reliability of toe grasping strength has been reported in a previous study 10 ) .…”

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Association between toe grasping strength and accelerometer-determined physical activity in middle-aged and older women

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[Purpose] To test the hypothesis that toe grasping strength is associated with daily physical activity in older adults. [Subjects] Fifty-seven Japanese women, aged 52–78 years, volunteered. [Methods] Toe grasping and knee extension strength were measured. Physical activity was also measured, using an accelerometer, and the total duration of each level of exercise intensity (light, moderate, and vigorous) and average step counts were calculated. Subjects were separated into two groups on the basis of accelerometer-determined step counts: LOW (n=28, <8000 steps/day) and HIGH (n=29, ≥8000 steps/day). [Results] Body mass index and body composition (% fat and fat-free mass) were similar between the two groups. Absolute and relative toe grasping strengths (divided by body weight) were greater in HIGH than in LOW. However, both absolute and relative knee extension strength were similar between the groups. Relative toe grasping and knee extension strength correlated with all 3 intensities of physical activity and average step count. After adjusting for age, the duration of light plus moderate physical activity and average step counts correlated to toe grasping strength but not to knee extension strength. [Conclusion] Our results suggest that toe grasping strength may be associated with the amount of light intensity daily physical activity.

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“…The distance from the take-off line to the heel of the foot closest to the take-off line was measured and recorded twice; the greater value was used as a representative value. Toe muscle strength was measured using the toe flexor dynamometer (T.K.K.3361 manufactured by Takei Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd.) and according to measurement methods used in previous research [8]. Measurements were conducted with participants seated with their hip joints at 90 degrees, knee joints at 90 degrees in a bending position, and ankle joint dorsiflexion at 0 degrees.…”

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Gender and Age Differences in Toe Muscle Strength in Childhood and the Relationship between Toe Muscle Strength and Basic Motor Skills

Ukita¹,

Tsuyama²

2017

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In this study, we examined gender differences and age-related changes in toe muscle strength in childhood as well as the relationship between toe muscle strength and basic motor skills. The subjects included 288 children aged between 6 and 10 years who were enrolled in elementary school. Measurements were conducted for toe muscle strength, long-distance throw, 50 m running time, and standing long jump distance. Toe muscle strength develops with age throughout childhood; no differences were observed in toe muscle strength between girls and boys; however, a significant correlation was observed between toe muscle strength and each of long-distance throw, 50 m running time, and standing long jump distance. There was also a significant partial correlation (eliminating the influence of age) between toe muscle strength and long-throw distance, 50 m running time, and standing long-jump distance for both boys and girls. The results indicate that toe muscle strength tends to develop with age, but there are no gender differences. Results also suggested that toe muscle strength is significantly related to basic motor skills.

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An Examination of Limb Position for Measuring Toe-grip Strength

Cited by 20 publications

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Intra‐rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

Intra‐rater reliability of hallux flexor strength measures using the Nintendo Wii Balance Board

Association between toe grasping strength and accelerometer-determined physical activity in middle-aged and older women

Gender and Age Differences in Toe Muscle Strength in Childhood and the Relationship between Toe Muscle Strength and Basic Motor Skills

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