Objective The aim of this study was to critically appraise, compare, and summarize the
quality of the measurement properties of grip strength (GS) in patients with musculoskeletal …

Abstract Cronin, J, Lawton, T, Harris, N, Kilding, A, and McMaster, DT. A brief review of
handgrip strength and sport performance. J Strength Cond Res 31 (11): 3187–3217, 2017 …

Background The minimal detectable change (MDC) is the smallest amount of difference in
individual scores that represents true change (beyond random measurement error). The …

Hiengkaew V, Jitaree K, Chaiyawat P. Minimal detectable changes of the Berg Balance
Scale, Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, Timed “Up & Go” Test, gait speeds, and 2-minute walk …

Objective. To investigate the test-retest reproducibility and smallest real difference (SRD) of
3 hand strength tests (grip, palmar pinch, and lateral pinch) and 2 dexterity tests (the Box …

Hachana, Y, Chaabène, H, Nabli, MA, Attia, A, Moualhi, J, Farhat, N, and Elloumi, M. Test-
retest reliability, criterion-related validity, and minimal detectable change of the Illinois agility …

Grip strength is used in the assessment of hand and upper limb function. Current
recommendations state that taking the mean of three repeated grip trials provides more …

Abstract The Assisting Hand Assessment (AHA) has earlier demonstrated excellent validity
and rater reliability. This study aimed to evaluate test-retest reliability of the AHA and …

Objective To compare the test–retest reliability and random measurement errors of the
Barthel Index (BI) and modified Barthel Index (MBI) in patients with chronic stroke. Method …

Study Design Double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Objective To examine the
effectiveness of a manual therapy and exercise approach relative to a placebo intervention …