The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol
Abstract Background Isokinetic dynamometry (IKD) is considered as the gold standard method of eccentric hamstring strength measurement, but other devices are more portable, cost-effective, provide real-time data and are thus better suited to the mass testing required in sport. This review aims to sy...
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| description | Abstract Background Isokinetic dynamometry (IKD) is considered as the gold standard method of eccentric hamstring strength measurement, but other devices are more portable, cost-effective, provide real-time data and are thus better suited to the mass testing required in sport. This review aims to synthesise the evidence related to the reliability of and agreement between devices that measure eccentric hamstring strength and isokinetic dynamometers in adults. Methods The MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL and Sport Discus databases, alongside a search of grey and pre-print literature (from inception to 2021), are used. Forward and backward snowballing will also be used. Studies will be included if the reliability and/or agreement between devices used to quantify eccentric hamstring strength in healthy, recreationally active or amateur/elite sportspeople has been investigated. Studies will be excluded if (1) participants were injured or unwell at the time of testing and (2) concentric strength measurements or if non-hamstring muscle groups were investigated. The COnsenus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) tool will be used to assess the quality of reporting of included studies. If possible, data will be pooled and a meta-analysis and/or meta-regression may be performed if appropriate. We will aim to conduct a narrative synthesis using an adapted Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Discussion This systematic review will aim to analyse the reliability of devices that measure eccentric hamstring strength, and the agreement of these devices with isokinetic dynamometers when used in an adult population. It is anticipated that the results of this review could be used to inform clinicians regarding suitable devices that can be employed to monitor eccentric hamstring strength in clinical practice. No ethics approval is required. It is anticipated that this review will be submitted to a leading peer-reviewed journal in this field for publication consideration. Systematic review registration www.researchregistry.com (reviewregistry1070) |
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| spelling | doaj.art-63c615e7171d4b0db85fa92d5fc740342022-12-22T03:18:12ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532022-09-011111710.1186/s13643-022-02070-8The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocolDaniel Torpey0Eoghan Murray1Tom Hughes2Jamie Sergeant3Michael Callaghan4Manchester United Football Club, AON Training ComplexAcademy Medical Department, Manchester United Football ClubAcademy Medical Department, Manchester United Football ClubCentre for Biostatistics, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of ManchesterAcademy Medical Department, Manchester United Football ClubAbstract Background Isokinetic dynamometry (IKD) is considered as the gold standard method of eccentric hamstring strength measurement, but other devices are more portable, cost-effective, provide real-time data and are thus better suited to the mass testing required in sport. This review aims to synthesise the evidence related to the reliability of and agreement between devices that measure eccentric hamstring strength and isokinetic dynamometers in adults. Methods The MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, CINAHL and Sport Discus databases, alongside a search of grey and pre-print literature (from inception to 2021), are used. Forward and backward snowballing will also be used. Studies will be included if the reliability and/or agreement between devices used to quantify eccentric hamstring strength in healthy, recreationally active or amateur/elite sportspeople has been investigated. Studies will be excluded if (1) participants were injured or unwell at the time of testing and (2) concentric strength measurements or if non-hamstring muscle groups were investigated. The COnsenus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) tool will be used to assess the quality of reporting of included studies. If possible, data will be pooled and a meta-analysis and/or meta-regression may be performed if appropriate. We will aim to conduct a narrative synthesis using an adapted Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE). Discussion This systematic review will aim to analyse the reliability of devices that measure eccentric hamstring strength, and the agreement of these devices with isokinetic dynamometers when used in an adult population. It is anticipated that the results of this review could be used to inform clinicians regarding suitable devices that can be employed to monitor eccentric hamstring strength in clinical practice. No ethics approval is required. It is anticipated that this review will be submitted to a leading peer-reviewed journal in this field for publication consideration. Systematic review registration www.researchregistry.com (reviewregistry1070)https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-022-02070-8IsokineticDynamometryMeasurementNordicTest-retestRepeated measures |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Torpey Eoghan Murray Tom Hughes Jamie Sergeant Michael Callaghan The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol Systematic Reviews Isokinetic Dynamometry Measurement Nordic Test-retest Repeated measures |
| title | The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol |
| title_full | The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol |
| title_fullStr | The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol |
| title_full_unstemmed | The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol |
| title_short | The reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength: a systematic review protocol |
| title_sort | reliability of and agreement between devices used to measure eccentric hamstring strength a systematic review protocol |
| topic | Isokinetic Dynamometry Measurement Nordic Test-retest Repeated measures |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-022-02070-8 |
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