Muscle Testing Flashcards
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Isotonic
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Muscle contraction where joint moves through a range of motion against constant resistance.
Can be eccentric or concentric
1
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Isometric
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Muscle contraction but no change to joint angle or muscle length.
Generally used early in rehabilitation as no movement through ROM
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Q
Isokinetic
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Speed of exercise is set but variable resistance depending on point in ROM
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Plyometric
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Exercise designed to produce fast powerful movements
