The reliability, validity, and responsiveness of tests used to assess the effects of power training in older adults: a systematic review

Authors Mohamed el Hadouchi, Henri Kiers, Brittany Boerstra, Ralf Berends, Emma Schreuders, Cindy Veenhof, Jaap van Dieën
Published in Physical Therapy Reviews
Publication date 2024
Research groups Innovatie van Beweegzorg
Type Article

Summary

Research shows that power training offers more potential for improving muscle power and physical performance in older adults than strength training. However, the measurement properties of the tests used to assess the effects of power training are unclear. Objective: to review the reliability, validity, and responsiveness of tests used to measure the effects of power training in older adults.

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  • Mohamed el Hadouchi
    Mohamed el Hadouchi
    • PhD candidate
    • Research group: Innovatie van Beweegzorg
  • Henri Kiers | onderzoeker | lectoraat Klinische Besluitvorming in de Beweegzorg
    Henri Kiers
    • Lector
    • Research group: Klinische Besluitvorming in de Beweegzorg
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Published in Physical Therapy Reviews
Year and volume 29 4
Key words power training, older adults, reliability, validity, responsiveness
Digital Object Identifier 10.1080/10833196.2024.2376439
Page range 153-166