Inter- and Intra-session Variability of Compression Strain Gauge for the Adductor Groin Squeeze Test on Soccer Athletes
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The importance of hip adductor strength for injury prevention and performance benefits is well documented. The purpose of this study was to establish the intra- and inter-day variability of peak force (PF) of a groin squeeze protocol using a custom-designed compression strain gauge device. Sixteen semi-professional soccer players completed three trials over three separate testing occasions with at least 24-h rest between each session. The main findings were that the compression strain gauge was a reliable device for measuring PF within and between days. All intraclass correlations were higher than 0.80 and coefficients of variations were below 10% across the different sessions and trials. Due to the information gained through the compression strain gauge, the higher sampling frequency utilized, portability, and the relatively affordable price, this device offers an effective alternative for measuring maximal strength for hip adduction.Description
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Healthcare Technology Letters, ISSN: 2053-3713 (Print); 2053-3713 (Online), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). doi: 10.1049/htl2.12074
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