Isokinetics

A clinical reference text covering the theoretical background of clinical isokinetics and its practical applications in the field of muscle performance and rehabilitation. It looks at the methodology of isokinetics, its use in relation to muscle conditioning and rehabilitation as well as giving detailed coverage of isokinetic dynamometry(measuring muscle strength and function) in relation to the muscle systems of the major jointsDescribes the basic physiological and biomechanical aspects of isokineticsAddresses measurement of muscle strength of all the major jointsLooks at the medicolegal implications of isokinetic findingsStrongly evidence-based and fully referencedNew chapter on Isokinetics of Elbow and Hand MusclesNew chapter on medicolegal application of isokineticsNew chapter on special applications of isokinetics eg manifestations of muscle weakness in relation to specific diseases