Jumping mechanography reference data in Canadian children and adolescents aged 6 to 20 years
Authors' conclusion
This study provides the largest jumping mechanography reference dataset to date, aimed at helping clinicians assess muscle function and evaluate musculoskeletal health in children and adolescents.
Study context
- Population
- Canadian children and adolescents aged 6–20 years, Canadian Health Measures Survey cycles 5 and 6 (2016–2019); 50.0% femalesover 3000
- Exposure
- Males vs Females
- Outcome
- Age- and sex-specific reference data for jumping mechanography: S2LJ max power, max power relative to body mass, max jump height, max jump velocity; M2LH max force and max force relative to body weight
Methodological detailsnational, population-based, reference data
- National
- Population-based
- Reference data
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Median S2LJ max power increase from age 6 to 16 years, males
441%
Median S2LJ max power increase from age 6 to 16 years, females
297%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Jumping mechanography reference data in Canadian children and adolescents aged 6 to 20 years. Osteoporos Int. Published 8 October 2025. doi:10.
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