Description |
x, 212 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents |
A Brief Introduction to Isokinetics. Assessment of Human Muscle Performance -- pt. I. Theory of Isokinetics. Ch. 1. Terminology and the Isokinetic Torque Curve. Average, Peak, and Angle-Specific Torque. Work and Power. Concentric and Eccentric Contraction. Normal and Abnormal Torque Curves. Interpretation of the Torque Curve. Ch. 2. Isokinetic Instrumentation. Passive and Active Dynamometry. Comparison of Isokinetic Equipment. Description of Isokinetic Instrumentation. Ch. 3. Principles of Isokinetic Testing and Exercise. Patient Education, Familiarization, and Warm-Up. Body Position, Stabilization, and Joint Alignment. Gravity Correction. The "Overshoot" Phenomenon. Factors Confounding Accurate Isokinetic Assessment. Test Protocols. Selection of Test Protocol. Effects of Isokinetic Exercise. Velocity Spectrum Exercise. Strength Overflow. Selection of Exercise Protocol. Ch. 4. Interpreting an Isokinetic Evaluation. Measuring Peak Torque, Work, and Power. Measuring Endurance. Force-Velocity Relationships. Peak Torque Relative to Body Weight. Bilateral Muscle Group Comparisons. Reciprocal Muscle Group Comparisons. Return to Activity -- pt. II. Clinical Application of Isokinetics. Ch. 5. Isokinetic Assessment and Exercise of the Upper Extremity. The Shoulder Joint. The Elbow Joint. The Wrist Joint. Functional Movement Patterns. Reliability of Upper Extremity Assessment. Tables for Normative Values. Ch. 6. Isokinetic Assessment and Exercise of the Lower Extremity. The Hip Joint. The Knee Joint. The Ankle Joint. Reliability of Lower Extremity Assessment. Tables for Normative Values. Ch. 7. Isokinetic Assessment and Exercise of the Trunk. The Trunk. Reliability of Trunk Assessment. Tables for Normative Values |
Summary |
Isokinetic Exercise and Assessment not only presents a scientific basis for the use of isokinetics, it also provides practical guidelines for applying isokinetics in clinical practice. This approach, plus the book's extensive normative value tables, makes it an excellent textbook and reference for students and practitioners of athletic training, physical therapy, rehabilitation medicine, and strength training. In Part I of the book, author David Perrin corrects several misconceptions surrounding the use of isokinetics, then delves into the underlying principles of isokinetic theory. Readers will learn how to interpret an isokinetic force/torque curve, the advantages and disadvantages of various dynamorneters, the procedures for optimizing the accuracy and reliability of isokinetic assessment, and the correct way to interpret an isokinetic evaluation. In Part II, the clinical applications of isokinetic exercise and assessment are presented. This section includes isokinetic protocols and normative value tables for the major joints of the body. These comprehensive tables list peak torque values, reciprocal muscle group ratios, test reliability coefficients, and other isokinetic data that have been gathered from a variety of athletic and sedentary populations - both male and female, and over a range of ages |
Analysis |
Exercise |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-205) and index |
Subject |
Isokinetic exercise.
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Exercise.
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Exercise Test.
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Kinetics.
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LC no. |
92039245 |
ISBN |
0873224647 |
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