A dedicated device for isokinetic and isometric measurements of neck strength

In many sports activities, the neck is highly stressed and therefore painful syndromes can develop after long periods of repetitive, intense exercise. Quite a number of studies have looked into the isometric strength of the cervical spine but only a few explored the dynamic profile of these muscles....

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Published in:Isokinetics and exercise science 2008-01, Vol.16 (4), p.269-273
Main Authors: DESLANDES, Samuel, MARIOT, Jean-Pierre, COLIN, Denis
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:In many sports activities, the neck is highly stressed and therefore painful syndromes can develop after long periods of repetitive, intense exercise. Quite a number of studies have looked into the isometric strength of the cervical spine but only a few explored the dynamic profile of these muscles. While commercial devices are available for assessing isokinetic movements of the knee, ankle and trunk none exist for the neck. In this paper we describe an attachment to a commercially available isokinetic dynamometer that is meant for static and dynamic testing of cervical muscles strength in the frontal and sagittal planes.
ISSN:0959-3020
1878-5913
DOI:10.3233/ies-2008-0318