title: Isokinetic dynamometry.
abstract: Quantitative muscle performance assessments require standardized protocols and logical explication of raw scores, regardless of technique used. A very expensive dynamometer is not a substitute for competent personnel carrying out strength assessments, and well-thought-out interpretations of the data.
authors.affiliation: Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Delitto
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006112:Gravitation; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D009132:Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D005082:Physical Exertion / Q000502:physiology*