Isokinetic testing is a reference method for evaluating and strengthening muscles through constant-speed, variable-resistance movement.
: Provides reliable, reproducible, and objective data on muscle strength.
Isokinetic Muscle Testing: Is It Clinically Useful? - PubMed
The book (2016) by Pascal Edouard and Francis Degache is a comprehensive French-language manual published by Elsevier Masson. It serves as a definitive "gold standard" guide for medical and sports professionals—including sports physicians, physical therapists (kinésithérapeutes), and athletic trainers—to master isokinetic dynamometry. Core Purpose and Methodology
The guide is structured to take the reader from foundational science to practical clinical application across various body regions:
: Its primary aim is to identify muscle imbalances (agonist/antagonist ratios), quantify strength deficits between limbs, and track rehabilitation progress. Thematic Structure of the Report
: Used across physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine, and orthopedic traumatology.