JTECH Medical Commander MN084, Руководство пользователя

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Adjustable Defaults
The Muscle Tester Commander console allows you to control the following default
parameters:
THRESHOLD: This setting determines the amount of force that must be exerted
against the dynamometer before the console begins recording data . This setting is
used to avoid inadvertently beginning a test . It can be set at 1, 3, 5, 10 or 20
pounds.
TEST: Controls the number of tests available for an exam . The console automatical-
ly goes into “Review” mode when the number is reached . It can be set from 5-40
in increments of five .
REP: Sets the number of repetitions per side per test . It can be set from 1-4 . A
minimum of two repetitions is required for CV calculations .
LBS (N): This parameter controls whether force readings are in pounds or newtons .
Test and Test Alt Modes
Tests are conducted using either the “Test” or “Test Alt” modes . (How the modes
are used is described below .)
To conduct a test, apply pressure on 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 repetition in the series . After all repetitions for a test are completed, the dis-
play indexes to the next sequential test number . Continue testing with this method
until all tests are recorded in memory .
Repetitions for a Test
The Commander console can record up to four strength repetitions per side for
each test . The repetition order is selected by either of two methods:
Same Side Repetition Order: When “Test” mode is displayed, the unit prompts for
all right side repetitions first, then all left side repetitions .
For example, if the default is two repetitions, the test sequence in “Test” mode is:
TEST 1 REP 1 RIGHT
TEST 1 REP 2 RIGHT
TEST 1 REP 1 LEFT
TEST 1 REP 2 LEFT
TEST 2 REP 1 RIGHT
TEST 2 REP 2 RIGHT . . . .etc .
Helpful Hint: If unilateral testing is required, the right side can be tested and the
left side skipped by pressing the “NEXT” button, or the right side can be skipped by
pressing “NEXT” and testing the left side .
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