Learning Objectives:

1. Describe methods for objectively testing ankle muscle strength using pull-based portable dynamometers. 2. Analyze the findings of a research study examining the reliability of a low-cost pull-based portable dynamometer for assessing ankle muscle strength. 3. Interpret the clinical applications of a research study examining the reliability of a low-cost pull-based portable dynamometer for assessing ankle muscle strength.

Keywords: Outcomes Measures; Lower extremity; Muscle function