Isometric Hip Strength Measurements from 25 Recreational Cyclists Using Two Dynamometers

A study by Dion D'Mello published on figshare in 2026 evaluated the test-retest reliability of two dynamometers for measuring hip muscle strength in cyclists. The dataset contains peak force measurements from 25 recreational cyclists (22 males, mean age 36.64 years) tested twice, approximately 72 hours apart. It includes results for hip flexion and extension using a belt-stabilized handheld dynamometer and a fixed-frame dynamometer.

Use Cases

• Comparing test-retest reliability metrics (ICC, SEM, MDC) between two types of dynamometers based on the study results.
• Analyzing agreement between measurement devices using the reported 95% limits of agreement (LOA).
• Assessing the suitability of specific dynamometers for longitudinal strength monitoring in cyclists based on calculated minimal detectable changes (MDC).

Strengths

• Includes specific reliability statistics: Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICCs) ranging from 0.77 to 0.95.
• Reports concrete error metrics: Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) values provided in Newtons and percentages.
• Study design details are provided: 25 participants, two testing sessions ~72 hours apart, randomized device order.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The sample is specific to 25 recreational cyclists (22 males), which limits generalizability.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Experimental test-retest design with maximal voluntary isometric contractions (MVIC) performed by participants.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-02 16:10:56; freshness should be verified.