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@#Objective To investigate the reliability of isokinetic test for concentric flexion and extension of hip joint. Methods From September, 2014 to June, 2015, 30 healthy young people accepted isokinetic test for concentric flexion and extension of hip twice with the same procedure and method within a week. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) of peak torque, peak torque to body weight, total work, total work to body weight and average power between the two tests was calculated. Results The ICCs were above 0.70 in all the parameters on both sides at 60°/s (P < 0.01). Meanwhile they were above 0.61 of right hip at 180°/s (P < 0.05), but below 0.55 on left (P > 0.05). Conclusion The isokinetic test for hip is reliable for clinical assessment.
ABSTRACT
A total of 60 hemiplegic patients after stroke were divided randomly into 2 groups.The control group received conventional rehabilitation training while the treatment group isokinetic training based on conventional rehabilitation training.Both groups were trained for 8 weeks.Results showed the differences of peak torque of knee flexors and extensors were significant between two groups (P ＜ 0.01).The ratio of flexion and extension showed significant difference (P ＜ 0.01).The treatment group was superior to control group in walking ability (P ＜ 0.01).Therefore isokinetic training provides significant improvement in stability of knees and walking ability in hemiplegic patients after stroke.