journal article·2025-11-22Open access

Validation of the G-Force Platform for Isometric Tests in Physically Active Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Víctor Garrido-Osorio, Héctor Fuentes-Barría, Raúl Aguilera-Eguía, Ángel Roco-Videla, Mauricio Quidel, Luis Romero-Vera, Jorge Leschot-Gatica, Sebastián Sanhueza-González, Alberto Ñancupil-Andrade, Alejandro Pérez-Castilla, Diana Rojas-Gómez

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 23

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the validity, accuracy, and reliability of the G-Force force platform during isometric tests, through comparison with a gold-standard force platform in physically active young adults. Methods: Nine physically active participants (23.67 ± 4.97 years; body mass index: 25.79 ± 3.02 kg/m2) performed isometric posterior lower limb muscle tests per leg, following a standardized warm-up and familiarization protocol. The G-Force platform and compared against a gold-standard device, the Valkyria Trainer Balance (VTB) force platform. The measured variables included Peak Force and peak rate of force development (RFD) at 50, 100 and 150 ms (RFD50, RFD100 and RFD150). Intra- and inter-platform reliability were assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), coefficient of variation (CV%), Bland–Altman analysis and Pearson’s correlation coefficients between both platforms. Results: Peak Force showed excellent intra-platform repeatability (ICC = 0.86–0.91) and moderate-to-good inter-platform reliability (ICC = 0.75–0.77), with the G-Force platform generally reporting slightly lower absolute values than VTB. RFD measures demonstrated moderate reproducibility (ICC = 0.75–0.87) and higher variability (CV = 47–57%). Bland–Altman analyses revealed minimal bias for Peak Force, while regression analyses indicated strong, significant associations between G-Force and VTB measurements (R2 = 0.55–0.77; β = 0.74–0.88; p < 0.05). Conclusions: The G-Force force platform is a valid, reliable, and low-cost tool for assessing isometric strength in physically active young adults.
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OpenAlex topics: Sports Performance and Training · Sports injuries and prevention · Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

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Affiliations

Facultad de Salud y Ciencias Sociales, Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, Universidad de Las Américas, Concepción 3349001, Chile

Escuela de Ciencias del Deporte y Actividad Física, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomas, Talca 3460000, Chile

Vicerrectoría de Investigación e Innovación, Universidad Arturo Prat, Iquique 1110939, Chile

Escuela de Odontología, Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepción 3349001, Chile

Departamento de Salud Pública, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción 3349001, Chile

Dirección de Desarrollo y Postgrados, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Galvarino Gallardo 1983, Santiago 7500138, Chile

Escuela de Entrenamiento Deportivo, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepción 3349001, Chile

Department of Health, University of Los Lagos, Puerto Montt 5480000, Chile

Department of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain

SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024), CIBIS (Centro de Investigación para el Bienestar y la Inclusión Social) Research Center, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain

Escuela de Nutricion y Dietetica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7550000, Chile

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