Research
Superiority of the bulb-based over clamp-based system is demonstrated in 1381 persons aged 18-100 years
Eforto® muscle fatigability test is based on extensive research from Prof. Bautmans’ team
Technical validation of eforto® dynamometer against a gold standard pressure gauge.
Innovative eforto® clinical algorithm + normative data based on 419 persons aged 50-80+ years.
Clinical validation in 61 community-dwellers, 26 geriatric inpatients & 25 hip fracture patients showed moderate to excellent inter-and intra-rater reliability and excellent correlation with an analog grip strength device.
Usability and acceptance for self-monitoring with eforto® are demonstrated in 30 community-dwellers aged 83-95 years.
Muscle fatigability and self-perceived fatigue is more responsive than maximal strength.
Muscle fatigability and self-perceived fatigue is strongly correlated to inflammatory status and its recovery.
Muscle fatigability and self-perceived fatigue captures early signs of frailty and sarcopenia before they can be diagnosed.