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This isokinetic equipment is most often used in strength assessment. It is also used to normalize electromyographic (EMG) data to a percentage of a person´s maximal voluntary isometric contraction.

isokinetic equipment

Motion Monitor & Bertec Force Plate

The motion monitor is used to assess human movement. The force plate underneath the foot of the person in this picture acquires the ground reaction forces and center of pressures provided by the subject.

This example shows the performance of a single leg squat. Interfaced together, we can get a more comprehensive picture of the movements, forces, and moments necessary to complete a task.

Motion Monitor & Bertec Force PlateMotion Monitor & Bertec Force Plate

Surface Electromyography (EMG)

Surface EMG is used to measure the electrical activation of muscle. Pictured is a double leg landing task and a typical raw EMG signal of the Quadriceps, Hamstrings, and Gastrocnemius muscles associated with this activity.

Surface EMGEMG Signal

Reflex Testing Apparatus

This modified telos device is used to examine patellar reflexes while an anterior tibial load is applied. The picture shows a typical patellar reflex response triggered by the "tap" from the Quadriceps (medial, rectus, & lateral) and Medial Hamstrings. The tibia force is the motor response.

modified telos device EMG Signal

Vermont Knee Laxity Device (VKLD)

This device allows for a precise examination of knee forces and anterior tibial displacements while under simulated weight bearing condition and non-weight bearing conditions. A Motion Monitor (Flock of Birds) system is integrated with the VKLD to acquire the forces and motion occurring at the knee.

Vermont Knee Laxity Device

Lower Extremity Perturbation Device (LEPD)

This device initiates a rotational twisting motion about the lower extremity when one of the cables are released from the hip. It is unknown to the subject as to which cable will be released and when it will be released. When interfaced with the Motion Monitor, Bertec Force Plate, and Surface EMG, we can get a comprehensive picture of the overall reaction of the subject to this twisting perturbation.

Lower Extremity Perturbation Device (LEPD)

Anatomical Variables

A variety of anatomical measurements are taken in an effort to identify specific factors that contribute to mal-alignment and potentially increase a person´s injury risk.

a) Genu Recurvatum
Genu Recurvatum

c) Standing Q-angle
Standing Q-angle

e ) Hip Version
Hip Version

g ) Tibia Length
Tibia Length

i ) Navicular Drop
Navicular Drop

k) Tibial Torsion
Tibial Torsion
b) Hamstring Extensibility
Hamstring Extensibility

d) Supine Q-Angle
Supine Q-Angle

f) KT 2000 – Knee Laxity Measurement
KT 2000 – Knee Laxity Measurement

h ) Femur Length
Femur Length

j ) Pelvic Inclination
Pelvic Inclination







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