Laying
Attachments Needed
Dynamometer: Angle Adapter ADL4 and Wrist Adapter ADW1
Chair: Footrest, which is a combination of ADS1 and ADT2 (optional)
Put the mechanical stops to “B” blue and “B” red.
Collect angle/elbow attachment and the handle grip. Combine them to form the attachment
shown above
Attach the adapter to the dynamometer by sliding it in the input arm from the top, short side
Ask the subject to lay supine on the chair.
The shoulder to be tested should be on top. Subject should face away from the dynamometer.
Set the axis of the joint rotation. The axis of rotation for shoulder is through the acromiom, and
it should be right opposite to the colored dot on the input arm of the dynamometer. To succeed
the alignment you might need to make alterations to the positions of the chair and the
dynamometer.
Ask the subject to hold the handle and adjust the length of the attachment.
Check the axis of rotation by asking your subject to perform a full adduction/abduction of
his/her shoulder.
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