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Intended Use and Indications for Use

The intended use of the Commander Muscle Tester is to assist clinicians in obtaining patient 

information regarding physical strength . The devices are intended to be used as non-inva-

sive, non-surgical and transient devices

Features and Benefits

Muscle Tester Dynamometer:
  •  Produces very stable make or break tests . 
  •  Reduces “roll-over” and tilting with a 1 .8” high ergonomic design that fits in 

the palm .

  •  Uses snap-in-place Quick Connect

TM

 system for changing accessory pads, which 

is much faster than old-fashion screw-on methods .

  •  Maintains accuracy even when force is applied off center with exclusive  

Axis Compensation

TM

 “smart” load cell .

 • Guarantees 

99% force accuracy

 over the entire test pad area, compared to 

other products with off-center force accuracy from 94-96%. Call JTECH for 

accuracy report details .

  •  Includes both round and curved test pads .

Commander Console:
  •  Easy-to-read 2” diagonal LCD .
  •  Operates during exams either as a wrist unit or as a desktop system when 

using the included longer cable .

  •  Gathers, stores, and analyzes up to 40 bilateral muscle strength tests, including 

up to four repetitions per side .

  •  Calculates CV and maximum force for each repetition .
  •  Documents outcomes assessment with the automatic bilateral deficit analysis .
  •  Helps determine consistency of effort in workers compensation and FCE 

exams .

  •  Test now, record later because the exam is stored in memory, even when 

Commander is turned off .

  •  Automatic audio prompts examiner for the next test in the series .
  •  Measures up to 125 pounds for very strong performers .
  •  Battery powered for portable operation .
  •  Test protocols can be customized according to number of tests, starting force, 

newtons/pounds and number of repetitions .

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Summary of Contents for Commander MN084

Page 1: ...2016 JTECH Medical MN084_D Muscle Tester...

Page 2: ...shed by JTECH Medical 7633 S Main St Midvale UT 84047 United States of America 385 695 5000 800 985 8324 www jtechmedical com Authorized Representative for EU Atlantico Systems 34 Oldfield Kingston Ga...

Page 3: ...est and Test Alt Modes 7 Testing Methods 8 Advanced Console Features 10 Reviewing an Exam 10 Statistics Definitions 12 Deleting an Exam 12 Reports 12 The Muscle Tester Dynamometer Care and Cleaning 13...

Page 4: ...ANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL JTECH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARR...

Page 5: ...h off center force accuracy from 94 96 Call JTECH for accuracy report details Includes both round and curved test pads Commander Console Easy to read 2 diagonal LCD Operates during exams either as a w...

Page 6: ...follow these policies will void the warranty Calibration To ensure accuracy the Muscle Tester and Commander console have been factory calibrated with weights traceable to the National Institute of Sta...

Page 7: ...onal EasyDocs Impairment Module the system automatically calculates motor deficit impairments from muscle testing results For more information on upgrades contact your JTECH sales representative or ca...

Page 8: ...n to turn the console off Exams stored in memory are not erased when power is turned off Holding the ON OFF button down for two seconds clears all stored exams The console shuts off automatically afte...

Page 9: ...less you change the default Default settings do not change when the unit is turned off or when an exam is deleted Defaults can only be reset manually Setting Defaults Three buttons are used when setti...

Page 10: ...the dynamometer Test recording begins when the default threshold force is exceeded A test ends when force on the dynamometer drops back below the threshold The display then indexes to the next repetit...

Page 11: ...REP 1 RIGHT NOTE After completing a test Commander prevents inadvertent deletion of tests previously stored in memory by indexing to the next test not completed For example if test 2 was completed pre...

Page 12: ...rt In this example the test number on the display corresponds to the pre printed test number on the worksheet This method eliminates the necessity of writing the test number on the worksheet before or...

Page 13: ...tition press TEST CONT To erase the repetition and start over press REDO Deleting a test Press REVIEW then press NEXT until the correct test number is displayed While holding the REVIEW button down pr...

Page 14: ...e Maximum Force Repetition 2 Left Side CV Left Side Bilateral Deficit Left Side REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW After all statistics have been selected the dis play circles back to the begin...

Page 15: ...econds or until the unit reactivates When the button is pressed unit console will beep and turn off indicating data has been erased Note All test default values will be retained Reports Muscle testing...

Page 16: ...humb and index finger at the notches in the dynamometer so your fingers can pull against the underside of the pad Pull the pad straight out from the dynamometer To install a testing pad insert the met...

Page 17: ...ral ner vous system are ruled out Manual muscle testing should never be used alone to diagnose but should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic testing tools such as the Dualer dual inclinometr...

Page 18: ...tester and the JTECH s IsoTrack isometric testing station the system has been modified slightly to encompass the additional diagnostic data available When Should a Muscle Test Be Graded Using the trad...

Page 19: ...ustifying treatment or determining the injured dis eased nerves Grading without the Muscle Testing Dynamometer If the subject does not have sufficient strength to resist against the force gauge or a f...

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