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isokinetic

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isokinetic /iso·ki·net·ic/ (-kĭ-net´ik) maintaining constant torque or tension as muscles shorten or lengthen; see isokinetic exercise, under exercise.
isokinetic
[-kinet′ik]
pertaining to a concentric or eccentric contraction that occurs at a set speed against a force of maximal resistance produced at all points in the range of motion.


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Peak isokinetic knee extensor torque was measured at 60[degrees]/s using gravity correction on the Biodex Isokinetic Machine *.
: "Neuromuscular adaptations in isokinetic, isotonic and agility training programs," American Journal of Sports Medicine, 1996.
Accumulate and scale functions support a set of manual and automatic calibration options and isokinetic testing.
 
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