Table 3 Comparison of reliability coefficient for the overall sample and for each of the pairs of testers.
From: Reliability of measures of impairments associated with patellofemoral pain syndrome
Variable | Reliability coefficient | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Overall sample (n = 30) | Pair 1 (n = 20) | Pair 2 (n = 10) |
Hamstrings length (degrees) | .92 | .88 | .98 |
Lateral retinacular length (tight, normal) | .71 | 1.0 | .55 |
Q-angle (degrees) | .70 | .56 | .77 |
Tibial torsion (degrees) | .70 | .60 | .83 |
Quadriceps length (degrees) | .91 | .90 | .93 |
Femoral anteversion (degrees) | .45 | .31 | .64 |
Gastrocnemius length (degrees) | .92 | .78 | .97 |
Soleus length (degrees) | .86 | .85 | .92 |
Hip external rotation strength (Kg) | .79 | .71 | .97 |
Hip abduction strength (Kg) | .85 | .86 | .59 |
ITB/TFL complex length (degrees) | .97 | .90 | .99 |
Foot pronation (mm) | .93 | .89 | .95 |
Quality of movement (from 0 to 1 = good; from 2 to 3 = medium; 4 and above = poor) | .67 | .62 | .67 |