TUR Isoforce - Chapter 1 - Clinical Considerations

5.2.1 User Manual Isoforce
REV 5 01st July 2014 page 3 von 77
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Content
Chapter 1 - Clinical Considerations.................................................................................................. 6
1.1 About contractions................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1 Concentric......................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2 Eccentric............................................................................................................................ 7
1.1.3 Isometric............................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Exercise Types ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Isokinetic Mode................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.2. The Passive Mode........................................................................................................... 9
1.2.3. Isometric Mode.............................................................................................................. 10
1.2.4 Isotonic Mode.................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 Contraindications for Resistance Training .......................................................................... 12
1.4 Additional Considerations..................................................................................................... 13
1.5 General Considerations before and after Testing............................................................... 13
1.6 Safety Considerations........................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 - Mechanical Overview.................................................................................................. 15
2.1 Dynamometer Assembly....................................................................................................... 16
2.1.1.Dynamometer Rotation.................................................................................................. 16
2.1.2.Dynamometer Tilt ........................................................................................................... 17
2.1.3. Dynamometer Lifting..................................................................................................... 17
2.1.4 Range of Motion (ROM) Ring & ROM Mechanical Stops........................................... 17
2.1.5 Hand-Held Emergency Button....................................................................................... 18
2.1.6 Input Arm Adaptor .......................................................................................................... 18
2.1.7 Laser Pointer................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Chair Assembly...................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.1 Seat Rotation.................................................................................................................. 19
2.2.2 Chair Transfer................................................................................................................. 20
2.2.3 Seatback Tilt................................................................................................................... 20