5.2.1 User Manual Isoforce
REV 5
01st July 2014
page 3 von 77
TUR Therapietechnik GmbH | Grubenstr. 20 | 18055 Rostock | Germany
Content
Chapter 1 - Clinical Considerations
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1.1 About contractions
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1.1.1 Concentric
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1.1.2 Eccentric
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1.1.3 Isometric
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1.2 Exercise Types
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1.2.1 Isokinetic Mode
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1.2.2. The Passive Mode
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1.2.3. Isometric Mode
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1.2.4 Isotonic Mode
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1.3 Contraindications for Resistance Training
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1.4 Additional Considerations
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1.5 General Considerations before and after Testing
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1.6 Safety Considerations
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Chapter 2 - Mechanical Overview
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2.1 Dynamometer Assembly
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2.1.1.Dynamometer Rotation
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2.1.2.Dynamometer Tilt
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2.1.3. Dynamometer Lifting
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2.1.4 Range of Motion (ROM) Ring & ROM Mechanical Stops
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2.1.5 Hand-Held Emergency Button
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2.1.6 Input Arm Adaptor
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2.1.7 Laser Pointer
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2.2 Chair Assembly
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2.2.1 Seat Rotation
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2.2.2 Chair Transfer
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2.2.3 Seatback Tilt
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