Journal article
Physical performance assessment in military service members
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol.20 Suppl 1(8), pp.S42-47
2012
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-20-08-S42
PMID: 22865136
Abstract
Few established measures allow effective quantification of physical performance in severely injured service members. We sought to establish preliminary normative data in 180 healthy, active-duty service members for physical performance measures that can be readily implemented in a clinical setting. Interrater and test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC) values were also determined. Physical performance testing included self-selected walking velocity on level and uneven terrain, timed stair ascent, the sit-to-stand five times test, the four-square step test, and the 6-minute walk test. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, intraclass correlation coefficients, and MDC. Interrater and test-retest reliability were excellent for all measures (intraclass correlation coefficients >0.75). MDC values for timed measures were <0.3 seconds for interrater comparisons and <1.5 seconds for between-day comparisons. Physical performance measures had a narrow range of normal performance and were reliable and stable between days.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Physical performance assessment in military service members
- Creators
- Jason M Wilken - Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Brooke Army Medical Center, USABenjamin J DarterStephen L GoffarJesse C EllweinRachel M SnellEric A TomalisScott W Shaffer
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol.20 Suppl 1(8), pp.S42-47
- Publisher
- United States
- DOI
- 10.5435/JAAOS-20-08-S42
- PMID
- 22865136
- ISSN
- 1067-151X
- eISSN
- 1940-5480
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2012
- Academic Unit
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
- Record Identifier
- 9984046917302771
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