Lying down vs. standing up: which gives a truer measure of ankle strength?

NCT ID NCT07386132

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring ankle and toe muscle strength in a lying-down position gives different results than measuring it while standing. Researchers tested 33 healthy adults in both positions using a special force plate. The goal was to help standardize how muscle strength is tested in clinics and research.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Training And Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Istanbul, 34180, Turkey (Türkiye)

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