Abstract
This study was to develop the measuring instrument of muscle strength on hip joint concerned with the movement of walking. The results were as follows. 1) The measuring instrument of incline type developed in this study was better and safer than that of siting type developed in previous study. 2) Each mean value of the age-related change of muscle strength on hip joint was 15.2(±4.7)kg in 50's, 12.9(±3.3)kg in 60's, 11.4(±4.2)kg in 70's, 10.6(±2.0)kg in 80's. 3) There was no significant difference between the experience group and the inexperience group about fall. 4) The exercise for three months in the health class was improved the muscle strength on hip joint for all generations.
