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Table 2 Summary of best evidence synthesis

From: The Validity and Responsiveness of Isometric Lower Body Multi-Joint Tests of Muscular Strength: a Systematic Review

Type of test

Validity property

Level of evidence

Participants

Sex

Total

Trained

Untrained

Age, years (mean ± SD)

M

F

M and F

Unknown

Combined IMJT

Reliability

Strong

383

244

139

22.8 ± 4.71

4

 

3

 

Hypothesis

Strong

218

141

77

20.4 ± 3.19

3

 

1

 

Responsiveness

Moderate

78

0

78

21.9 ± 1.48

1

  

1

IMTP

Reliability

Moderate

182

119

63

23.1 ± 5.91

2

 

2

 

Hypothesis

Moderate

109

109

0

17.5 ± n/a

2

   

Responsiveness

Unknown

        

Isometric squat

Reliability

Strong

201

125

76

22.3 ± 2.23

2

 

1

 

Hypothesis

Moderate

109

32

77

43.9 ± 2.65

1

 

1

 

Responsiveness

Moderate

78

0

78

21.9 ± 1.48

1

  

1

  1. IMJT isometric multi-joint tests, IMTP isometric mid-thigh pull, SD standard deviation, n/a not applicable due to age range provided, M male, F female