Angle your cybex recorder for improved results.
With the growing use of the Cybex II (Lumex Inc., Bay Shore, NY), clinicians have developed many ways to ensure maximum results from a patient evaluation. We have found that by making a small modification in the placement of the Cybex recorder, we can improve the patient's response. By angling the recorder 20 degrees (Fig. 1) the following changes and potential improvements of the test procedure have been seen (Fig. 2): 1 ) the therapist may sit during the test which improves patient-clinician eye contact, 2) Hands-on contact is improved, 3) the clinician can easily view the recorder, and 4 ) the patient can view the recorder for a biofeedback effect. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1983;4(3):179-180.
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