Relationship Between Muscle Strength and Physical Function in ICU

Using a handheld dynamometer, in supine position in a standardized position of the dominant leg Measurement of the maximal isometric voluntary quadriceps contraction Measure expressed as Newton and Newton/kg

Testing of dominant hand using a handgrip Measurement of the maximal isometric voluntary grip contraction Measure is expressed as kg

Scoring the physical capacity of the patient on a 10-points validated scale: the ICU mobility scale