New tool may help therapists better measure leg strength in stroke survivors
NCT ID NCT05941962
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a hand-held device called a dynamometer can accurately measure leg strength in 20 people who had a stroke more than 3 months ago. The goal was to reduce measurement errors and give therapists better information for designing therapy. Participants performed simple leg strength tests while sitting or lying down.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37209-2069, United States
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