Responsiveness of the Calf-Raise Senior test in community-dwelling older adults undergoing an exercise intervention program.

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      Publisher: Public Library of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101285081 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1932-6203 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19326203 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PLoS One Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: San Francisco, CA : Public Library of Science
    • Subject Terms:
      Ankle*/physiology ; Exercise Test*/methods ; Exercise Therapy*/methods; Aged ; Exercise ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Geriatric Assessment/methods ; Humans ; Independent Living ; Male ; Muscle Strength ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Physical Endurance ; Postural Balance ; Prospective Studies ; Reproducibility of Results ; Social Welfare
    • Abstract:
      Introduction: Mobility significantly depends on the ankle muscles' strength which is particularly relevant for the performance of daily activities. Few tools are available, to assess ankle strength with all of the measurement properties tested. The purpose of this study is to test the responsiveness of Calf-Raise Senior Test (CRS) in a sample of elderly participants undergoing a 24-week community exercise program.
      Methods: 82 older adults participated in an exercise program and were assessed with CRS Test and 30-second chair stand test (CS) at baseline and at follow-up. Effect size (ES), standardized response mean (SRM) and minimal detectable change (MDC) measures were calculated for the CRS and CS tests scores. ROC curves analysis was used to define a cut-off representing the minimally important difference of Calf-Raise Senior test.
      Results: Results revealed a small (ES = 0.42) to moderate (SRM = 0.51) responsiveness in plantar-flexion strength and power across time, which was lower than that of CS test (ES = 0.64, SRM = 0.67). The responsiveness of CRS test was more evident in groups of subjects with lower initial scores. A minimal important difference (MID) of 3.5 repetitions and a minimal detectable change (MDC) of 4.6 was found for the CRS.
      Conclusion: Calf-Raise Senior Test is a useful field test to assess elderly ankle function, with moderate responsiveness properties. The cutoff scores of MDC and MID presented in this study can be useful in determining the success of interventions aiming at improving mobility in senior participants.
      Competing Interests: NO authors have competing interests
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    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200430 Date Completed: 20200716 Latest Revision: 20200716
    • Publication Date:
      20240105
    • Accession Number:
      PMC7190110
    • Accession Number:
      10.1371/journal.pone.0231556
    • Accession Number:
      32348321