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Page updated 20/05/2008 by Bruce Knox

Mark Steptoe Muscle Performance Laboratory

The Biodex is an isokinetic dynamometer which gives information about muscle performance.

It can be used to:

• Test muscle strength
• Increase strength of muscle groups
• Test muscle performance
• Increase joint range

Advantages of Isokinetic training:

• High speed training
• Safety
• Work in painfree range
• Submaximal exercise
• Neuromuscular control