Definition of isokinetic in English:
isokinetic
adjectiveˌʌɪsə(ʊ)kɪˈnɛtɪkˌīsōkəˈnedik
1Characterized by or producing a constant speed.
Example sentencesExamples
- In isokinetic contractions, the speed of contraction remains constant.
- Results may be specific to the isokinetic dynamometer used, population of interest, testing position, and data processing.
- Has anyone here ever done any isokinetic testing?
- This result was consistent for both isokinetic and isometric measurements.
- 1.1Physiology Relating to muscular action with a constant rate of movement.
Example sentencesExamples
- It may be assumed that the postoperative isokinetic deficit is caused by neuromuscular dysfunction.
- Although our patients did not undergo isokinetic testing, no strength deficits by manual testing were noted.
- However, concentric or eccentric isokinetic testing may have provided better measurements of quadriceps muscle strength.
- We confirmed the multifactorial origin of muscular injuries and showed a heterogeneous isokinetic profile.
- Alternatively, isokinetic concentric strength measurements may not provide a sensitive indication of preoperative quadriceps muscle function.