Reliability and measurement error of hip abductor muscle strength using a hand-held dynamometer in healthy adults.

A study published in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science examined how reliably a hand-held dynamometer (HHD) can measure hip abductor muscle strength in healthy adults. Researchers assessed both intra- and inter-rater reliability along with measurement error metrics to determine the tool's clinical utility. Findings of this nature help clinicians determine whether HHD-based hip abductor assessments are consistent enough to track patient progress or detect meaningful change over time.

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