Computerized analysis of isokinetic torque curves for muscle strengthening.

Isokinetic exercise measurements are widely used in rehabilitation medicine for evaluation and treatment planning. Computerized peak torque, work, and power measurements in isokinetic exercise can be obtained reliably when testing muscles that cross the knee and elbow joints. Important technical considerations in torque curve analysis are axis alignment, instrument calibration, and damp and gravity correction factors. The usefulness of these measurements has been limited by the small number of accurate scientific studies providing valid normative data on healthy individuals.