The purposes of this study were to investigate the effect of movement repetitions on resistive torque during passive isokinetic dynamometry of the knee and to determine the role of electromyographic activity in the stretched muscles on the torque measurements. Ten persons with multiple sclerosis and hypertonia of the knee muscles were compared with 10 healthy age- and gender-matched control sub...

Persons with a spinal cord injury (SCI) demonstrate strength deficits that can limit their functional ability to perform activities of daily living. For a specific lesion level, performance of functional activities is related to the level of muscle strength. Consequently, in clinical practice, we need reliable measures of muscle strength to determine mobility and self-care ability. Muscle-stren...

INTRODUCTION Occupational injuries of the shoulder joint are of growing concern due to work time loss, as well as increases in medical and restitution expenses [1]. The assessment of shoulder musculature strength may assist in decision making regarding the effects of interventions, as well as possible readiness to return to work. Current practices related to the use of strength scores for such ...

The aim of this study was to study the variation of isokinetic strength and bone mineral density on the lower limb in youth soccer players according to age level. Sixty-one youth male soccer players from three age groups (Under19, Under-17, and Under-15) take part on the study. Hamstrings and quadriceps concentric strength was evaluated by isokinetic dynamometry, and body composition was assess...

OBJECTIVES This study investigated the effects of pre-employment physical ability screening using isokinetic dynamometry in injury development, specific to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the knees, shoulders and back among workers in physically demanding jobs. METHODS New hires (n=503) from a large US employer's 105 industrial yards were screened to match the physical demands of their pr...

The purpose of this study was to compare strength gains in the lower limbs, assessed by one maximum repetition (1RM) and isokinetic peak torque (PT), in young men undergoing a resistance training (RT) program. Twenty-seven young men performed resistance training twice a week for 11 weeks. Training involved two exercises for the lower body, two for the upper body and one for the midsection perfo...

OBJECTIVES The study aims to analyse the physiological characteristics of top level off-road motocross, enduro, and desert rally motorcyclists to facilitate the design of a specific training program. METHODS Twenty seven off-road top level riders participated in this study which measured anthropometric data, maximum aerobic power with incremental tests of both arms and legs, isokinetic dynamo...

The purpose of this investigation was to, firstly, examine the effects of repeated applications of ice massage on the indirect markers associated with muscle damage using a within-subjects cross-over design and secondly, to examine how ice massage affects muscle function in both static and dynamic contractions following unaccustomed eccentric exercise. Twelve males performed damaging exercise o...