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.  Prior to purchasing, please contact Mark.Sanderson@uws.ac.uk to arrange your appointment. 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:

·         For example the 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.