Test–Retest Reliability of Task-Oriented Strength and Object Position in a Box Lifting Task Using the Activities of Daily Living Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD) in Children with Unilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15714604 |
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| Authors | Haowei Guo (0000-0001-8832-9203, Maastricht University, corresponding author), Inge Heus (Zuyd University of Applied Sciences), B Snijders (Revant (Netherlands)), Nanne E Land (Friesland College), Menno van der Holst (0000-0002-0797-5711, Leiden University Medical Center), Rob Smeets (0000-0002-9503-366X, Maastricht University), Caroline H G Bastiaenen (0000-0002-5083-6864, Maastricht University), Eugene Rameckers (0000-0001-6661-6500, Maastricht University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pages | 1030-1030 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children12081030 |
| PMID | 40868482 |
| OpenAlex | W4412958118 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
Purpose : This study investigates the test-retest reliability of maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and integrated object positioning during bimanual box lifting tasks in children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (USCP), using the Activities of Daily Living Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD). Materials and Methods : Utilizing an explorative cross-sectional design, the study recruited 47 children with USCP. The ADL-TTD, equipped with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for precise object positioning, measured MVC, and object position in 3D space in a cross-sectional measurement containing two measurements in a fixed time period. Results : The findings demonstrated good test-retest reliability for MVC, with an ICC agreement of 0.95 for the mean MVC value. Additionally, good reliability was observed for object positioning in different directions measured with an IMU, with ICC agreement ranging from 0.82 to 0.86 degrees. Regarding the standard error of measurement (SEM), the SEM agreement for the mean MVC value was 5.94 kg, while the SEM agreement for object positioning was 1.48, 5.39, and 3.43 degrees, respectively. Conclusions : These results indicate that the ADL-TTD demonstrates good test-retest reliability for both MVC and object positioning, making it a valuable tool for analyzing this population in cross-sectional research by providing reliable measures of task-oriented strength and object manipulation. However, the relatively high SEM agreement , particularly in MVC, suggests that caution is needed when using this tool for repeated testing over time. This pioneering approach could significantly contribute to tailored assessment and training for children with USCP, highlighting the importance of integrating task-specific strength and positional accuracy into therapeutic interventions
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