Rate of torque development
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- Human trial6
- Humans19
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1Older age
downin humans1
1 study
Older age
downin humans1
Older age decreases rate of torque development in humans (-45% vs -18%).
“Older adults exhibited greater reductions in RTD for the multiple-joint (45%) than for the single-joint mode (18%).”
Humansmultiple-joint mode
Effects of Age, Joint Angle, and Test Modality on Strength Production and Functional Outcomes
International journal of sports medicine
Associations
2Physical function
upin humans1
1 study
Physical function
upin humans1
Rate of torque development is associated with physical function in humans.
“Lower limb muscles RTD also plays a role in TUG and gait speed performance.”
Humansfemalesn = 118
Brazilian journal of physical therapy
10 m walk
upin humans1
1 study
10 m walk
upin humans1
Rate of torque development predicts 10 m walk in humans.
“The 10 m walk was best predicted by multiple-joint RTD at 90°”
Humansat 90 degrees
Effects of Age, Joint Angle, and Test Modality on Strength Production and Functional Outcomes
International journal of sports medicine
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