Authors
Kristin J. Heumann, Colorado Mesa University
Jacob Cimolino, Colorado Mesa University
Jeremy R. Hawkins, Colorado Mesa University
Robert W. Pettitt, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Steven Ross Murray, Colorado Mesa University
International Journal of Exercise Science 9(4): 491-496, 2016.
DOI: 10.70252/CXST7608
Abstract
The Achilles InSight bone ultrasonometer is a portable ultrasound device for quantitatively measuring bone composition both safely and inexpensively via the calcaneus. The effect of acute, brisk walking as a possible source of error on the reliability of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) measurements was investigated. Forty-seven participants (17 women, 30 men; age M ± SD = 20.44 ± 1.16) had their calcaneus measured with the Achilles InSight both before and after a 15-min bout of walking at (5.63 km·h-1 (3.5 mph). The Achilles InSight was deemed reliable via a test-and-retest protocol (ICC α = 0.94). The reliability of the Achilles InSight indicated that the measurement was statistically unaffected by the effects of acute, brisk walking.
Recommended Citation
Heumann, Kristin J.; Cimolino, Jacob; Hawkins, Jeremy R.; Pettitt, Robert W.; and Murray, Steven Ross (2016) “The Acute Effect of Walking on Ultrasound Measurements from the Achilles InSight Ultrasonometer in College-aged Individuals,” International Journal of Exercise Science: Vol. 9 : Iss. 4, Pages 491 – 496.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70252/CXST7608