Reliability of the Modified Four Square Step Test (mFSST) in patients with primary total knee arthroplasty

Ünver, Bayram; Sevik, K.; Yarar, Hacı Ahmet; Ünver, Fatma; Karatosun, Vasfi

doi:10.1080/09593985.2019.1633713

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“…17 Besides, the ICC of the mFSST for the total knee arthroplasty and revised total knee arthroplasty was 0.97 and 0.83, respectively. 7,19 Excellent test-retest reliability was demonstrated in each case group, similar to our study.…”

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“…mFSST and ST are frequently used in clinical practice and research studies. 7,18,24,25 The researchers or clinicians should prefer to use these tests with their relevant standardized protocols. 33 Therefore, our study is essential in terms of its statistical structure belongs to reliability and validity of the test procedure in older adults.…”

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“…18 Until now, mFSST has been found to be valid and reliable in stroke, Parkinson's disease, total knee arthroplasty, and revision total knee arthroplasty. 7,[17][18][19] However, it has not been validated in community-dwelling older adults. Due to the physiology of aging, a decrease in lower extremity muscle strength, loss of knee extensor muscle strength and momentum may cause difficulties for individuals to pass over the obstacle formed by the cane or walking aid.…”

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“…6 The ability to take steps is important in preventing falls due to balance losses. 7 Studies indicate that there is a significant relationship between decreasing step ability and falling frequency. 8 The Four-Square Step Test (FSST), one of the balance assessments tests in the clinic, has increased in clinical use in the last 10 years.…”

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“…Until now, the reliability and validity of the mFSST was demonstrated in in stroke, Parkinson's disease, total knee arthroplasty, and revision total knee arthroplasty. 7,[17][18][19] Performance tests are standardized tools that reflect the status of individuals in important functional activities performed in their daily life with numerical data. These tests should be used once they have proven to be valid and reliable in the relevant case groups.…”

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The Reliability and Validity of Modified Four-Square-Step-Test and Step-Test in Older Adults

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2021

Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics

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Aims: To demonstrate the reliability and validity of the modified four-square step test (mFSST) and the step test (ST) in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: Fifty older adults were recruited. The test-retest reliability of the mFSST and ST was evaluated with one-hour-interval. The mFSST and ST was compared with Timed up and Go Test (TUG) and Five Times Sit to Stand Test (FTST) to demonstrate concurrent validity. Results: The mean age of the participants was 72.0 ± 5.7 years. The test-retest reliability of mFSST and ST was excellent (ICC = 0.971 and 0.938, respectively). In concurrent validity analysis, the mFSST was strongly correlated with TUG and FTST (r 1 =0.755,r 2 =0.575,p < 0.001). Both the ST (right) and ST (left) were highly correlated with TUG and FTST (r= −0.527 to −0.578, p < 0.001). In addition, the ST (right) and ST (left) were highly correlated with FTST (r 1 = −0.533,r 2 = −0.527,p < 0.001). Conclusions: mFSST and ST was proven to be valid and reliable in older adults.

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