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Isokinetic exercise in rehabilitation.
1Free University of Brussels, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Experimental Anatomy, Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium.
Applied Ergonomics
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Isokinetic testing provides normative data for assessing musculoskeletal injuries and aids rehabilitation. Further research is needed to optimize evaluation protocols, training regimens, and angular velocities for muscle strength assessment and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Biomechanics
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Isokinetic equipment, developed in the late 1960s, has been widely used for evaluating agonist-antagonist relationships and left-right imbalances.
- The isokinetic principle is applied in rehabilitation to potentially shorten recovery times by providing an optimal training stimulus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current applications of isokinetic testing in musculoskeletal injury assessment and rehabilitation.
- To identify areas requiring further research for optimizing isokinetic evaluation and training protocols.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies utilizing isokinetic dynamometry for assessment and rehabilitation.
- Analysis of research focusing on normative data, injury assessment, and training efficacy.
Main Results:
- Isokinetic testing has established its utility in providing normative data for musculoskeletal injury assessment.
- The application of isokinetic principles in rehabilitation suggests potential for minimizing recovery time.
Conclusions:
- While isokinetic testing is valuable, further research is essential to refine evaluation protocols.
- Optimal training regimens and specific angular velocities for both assessment and rehabilitation of muscle strength require further investigation.