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Abstract
Objectives
To determine the validity and inter-session reliability of the Vail Sport Test™.
DesignCohort study-exploratory methodological research design.
SettingClinical Research Laboratory.
ParticipantsForty-eight participants who underwent ACL-R.
Main outcome measureParticipants performance on the Vail Sport Test™ was graded by an experienced rater in real-time, and simultaneously recorded by a three-dimensional (3D) motion capture system. Construct validity was assessed using the reference standards of the camera system and the IKDC short form. To determine the between-day reliability, a subset of participants returned to repeat the test.
ResultsThere were no significant difference between the scores collected in real-time and from the kinematic data on the involved limb (p = 0.222). There was a significant difference for the uninvolved limb (p = 0.015). There was no significant difference between the scores collected in real time and those of the IKDC (p = 0.885). Good inter-session reliability (ICC = 0.787) was found for the involved limb.
ConclusionThe results of this study showed good reliability and partially support the validity of the Vail Sport Test as a measure of readiness to return to play.
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1 Texas Health Sports Medicine, 6301 Harris Pkwy, Suite 150, Fort Worth, TX, 76132, United States
2 Texas Womans University, 5500 Southwestern Medical Ave, Dallas, TX, 75235, United States
3 800 5th Ave, Suite 150, Texas Health Sports Medicine, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States
4 Texas Health Physician Group, 6301 Harris Pkwy, Suite 250, Fort Worth, TX, 76132, United States
5 Texas Health Physician Group, 800 5th Ave, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX, 76104, United States