Isokinetic strength dyamometry testing

Isokinetic Strength Dynamometry Test is one of the most accurate and reliable methods for assessing muscle strength.  If you have had a related injury, please confirm with an appropriate clinician (e.g. your surgeon or physiotherapist) that an isokinetic strength dynamometry test is suitable for you.  Once you have purchased the assessment, a confirmation email will be sent to you.  

The benefits of the test are: 

• It is performed by a registered Physiotherapist. 
• It is performed through a comfortable range of joint movements. 
• Assessment of isolated muscle strength. 
• Comparisons between muscle groups. 
• Comparisons with the opposite (unaffected) limb. 
• Standardised protocols which can be reliably repeated to allow monitoring over time. 

A range of joints and muscle groups can be tested:

• Knee joint assessing the quadricep and hamstring muscles
• Muscle strength testing of the hip and ankle joints
• Upper body joints such as muscle strength of the shoulder and elbow joints

What happens during an isokinetic strength dynamometer test: 

The desired joint is tested by a large dynamometer machine connected to a computer. The joint is tested in a suitable position with dynamometer arm attached to the limb. 

You will be asked to push or pull against the  dynamometer arm which will provide resistance at a pre-determined speed. The computer records the test and provides data which will appear in a report. 

What happens after the test: 

Your test data will be analysed and you will be provided a test report which will outline any weakness between limbs and/or muscle groups. 

The report can also identify weaknesses following an injury which can inform a rehabilitation programme.   

The report can offer recommendations which you can discuss with your own surgeon, physiotherapist or rehab specialist. 

We can offer advice about re-testing to monitor and track your rehabilitation progress. 

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