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This study aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the
Step Quick Turn Test in older transtibial amputees. DESIGN: Fifteen male and
female transtibial amputees repeated the timed "up and go" test and the Step
Quick Turn Test measures of turn time (TT) and turn sway (TS) each to the
prosthetic and sound side, approximately 2 wks apart. RESULTS: The intraclass
correlation coefficients (2,1) for TT and TS were excellent (>/= 0.85). Spearman
rank correlation coefficients between the timed "up and go" test and the TT of
turning to each side and TS on the prosthetic side were excellent (>/= 0.75),
whereas that for the TS to the sound side was fair to good (0.58). CONCLUSIONS:
The TT and TS demonstrate an acceptable reliability for individual use in a
clinical setting with the exception of TT to the prosthetic side. Differences in
validity between the prosthetic and sound sides were also identified, with TT
demonstrating excellent validity against the timed "up and go" test for both
sides, whereas the TS was weaker when evaluated toward the sound side.

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