Advanced isokinetic dynamometer
OPERATION MODES
Concentric isokinetic – is the mode used in traditional isokinetic testing. This test is the most reliable and precise method for quantifying strength. Research has demonstrated a strong correlation between isokinetic concentric testing and athletic performance. Concentric isokinetic is also a useful tool for rehabilitation. The resistance adapts to muscle
weakness or muscle pain, making this mode safe for training.
Eccentric isokinetic – can bring functional benefits superior to those of the concentric isokinetic. Eccentric contractions are the strongest contractions the human body can perform. These actions produce greater loading of the elastic musculoskeletal components and are utilized in many dynamic movements.
Continous passive motion – is widely used in the first stages of rehabilitation for a wide variety of pathologies. It helps maintain flexibility, increase ROM, reduce stiffness and consequent pain, and maintain muscle tone. Apart from the traditional therapeutic applications, CPM can be used for evaluating the spasticity of neurological patients.
Isometric contractions – are active contractions used both for training and testing to minimize atrophy and assess the status of a muscle or a muscle group. They train the muscle without straining the joint. Isometric testing offers information about neuromuscular activation, as well as the status of the involved muscle.
Isotonic muscle testing – completes isokinetic testing by providing valuable information on functional muscle characteristics, such as fatigue and power. Comparison of muscle performance under different loads is possible through the bilateral comparative report. The system allows for setting different loads for eccentric and concentric contractions, providing a pathway for plyometric and eccentric strength development.
