Lower Extremity Dynamometry Assessment in Neurotypical Children

The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability (intra-rater and inter-rater) and criterion validity (using a Cybex isokinetic dynamometer as the reference) of the K-Pull (traction) dynamometer for evaluating lower limb function in children with neurotypical development.

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Key information

Conditions

Force Measurement Assessment Tool Children Lower Limb

Age range

5 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Department of Physiotherapy - University of Thessaly

Lamia, Phthiotis, 35132, Greece

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

George Paras, Ph.D.

CONTACT

[email protected]

2231060234 ext. +30

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

typically developing children,
between the ages of 5 and 16 years,
have the capacity for voluntary motor control

Exclusion criteria

undergone any treatment or intervention that could impact neuromuscular performance, such as surgery or medication use,
experienced a recent injury
demonstrating low levels of compliance during assessments are not included in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Traction Dynamometry

Device

K-Pull dynamometer (Model MP.09.02.FN, Kinvent, Montpellier, France) is an assessment tool used to quantify muscle strength. It uses traction through a non-elastic strap to facilitate isometric contractions. This instrument will be used to evaluate isometric activity (maximum and average torque values) of the hip and knee flexors and extensors at specific joint angles.

Primary outcomes

Average Peak Torque

Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 5 months

Average Peak Torque refers to the average highest force output recorded during isometric contractions and represents the maximal strength generated by the muscle group being assessed (e.g., hip or knee flexors and extensors). Unit of Measure: Newton-metre (Nm)

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

George Paras, Ph.D.

CONTACT

[email protected]

2231060234 ext. +30

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Thessaly

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Reliability and Validity of Lower Extremity Dynamometry Assessment in Neurotypical Children

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Oct 31, 2024
Registry last updated: Dec 29, 2025

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