Intra-rater reliability of hip abductor isometric strength testing in a standing position in older fallers and non-fallers.
Anne-Violette BruyneelSimone C GafnerSerge FerrariGabriel GoldDominique MonninPhilippe TerrierCaroline H BastiaenenLara AlletPublished in: European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity (2018)
Assessment of hip strength in a standing position is feasible, rapid and reliable. We therefore recommend this position for clinical practice. Future studies should investigate the diagnostic value of hip abductor strength in standing to discriminate between fallers and non-fallers, and to determine if change in strength following a falls prevention program reduces the risk of falls.