{"id":8818,"date":"2023-08-30T00:00:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T22:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pes-luxembourg.lu\/bascharage\/isokinetic-contrex-bascharage\/"},"modified":"2024-01-12T22:25:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T21:25:21","slug":"isokinetic-contrex-bascharage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pes-luxembourg.lu\/bascharage\/en\/isokinetic-contrex-bascharage\/","title":{"rendered":"Isokinetic Contrex Bascharage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Definition<\/h2>\n

Isokinetism refers to a mode of dynamic voluntary muscular contraction whose distinctive feature is that it takes place at a constant speed, thanks to self-adapting resistance. This speed regulation is provided by an external device called an “isokinetic dynamometer”. He<\/span> is<\/span> so <\/span>different<\/span> from<\/span> work<\/span> isotonic <\/span>\u00e0<\/span> load<\/span> constant<\/span> and<\/span> from<\/span> work<\/span> isometric<\/span> or<\/span> static<\/span> \u00e0<\/span> length <\/span>constant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Isokinetism was developed in 1967 in response to a request from NASA to assess muscle atrophy following weightlessness in space. James PERRINE defines the basis of an isokinetic dynamometer capable of measuring in real time all the variables of movement of a single joint.<\/p>\n

Operating principle<\/h2>\n

The patient acts on a mechanism or receptor. Its action cannot exceed the speed programmed by your physiotherapist. So, as long as the patient remains below the programmed speed, no resistance is encountered. The effort becomes significant as soon as the patient reaches the required speed. The machine’s resistance adapts at all times to the effort required to maintain a constant speed. If, for various reasons (e.g. pain, muscular insufficiency), the effort developed by the patient decreases, the dynamometer resistance is reduced to enable the patient to maintain his working speed. In this way, using a sensor, it becomes possible to know, at any point of the movement, the force developed by the patient.<\/p>\n

Description of CON-TREX MJ<\/h2>\n

The CON-TREX\u00ae MJ isokinetic multi-joint system is a versatile testing, training and rotary therapy system for testing and training all major joints, both upper and lower limb, in open kinetic chains. The CON-TREX\u00ae MJ dynamometer is the most modular model available, enabling objective, reproducible test results in all working modes. The design of the CON-TREX\u00ae MJ is extremely ergonomic: seat position, wheelbase and backrest tilt can be adjusted electronically at the touch of a button. The padded seat and backrest offer maximum comfort, even during long workouts. What’s more, they’re easy to clean and disinfect.
\nSitting, lying or standing: CON-TREX\u00ae MJ offers maximum adaptability in all situations. It can be used to analyze both the static and dynamic strength of a joint. The resulting functional muscle strength training target is the improvement of coordination skills with possible monitoring and correction during training or therapy.
\nThanks to its accessory system, the CON-TREX\u00ae MJ allows precise adjustment for each joint, with maximum stability. The adapters are perfectly adjustable to the patient’s anatomical situation.<\/p>\n

Depending on the direction of movement, different types of muscle load exist in dynamic modes: concentric\/concentric, concentric\/eccentric, eccentric\/concentric and eccentric\/eccentric. Unique to the CON-TREX are the combined load types: CON\/CPM, CPM\/ COIN, CPM\/ECC and ECC\/CPM.<\/p>\n

Main features<\/h2>\n<\/div>