PROBLEMS IN ASSESSING MUSCLE STRENGTH.

Abstract

Muscle strength is typically reported in terms of 'maximum.' Experimental data illustrate the importance of defining the method of force exertion and of performance evaluation. Contracting the muscles in different ways or selecting different indexes from the same performance record can result in distinct 'maximum' strength scores. To facilitate standardization of experimental procedures and comparison of strength data, a check list is proposed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0708741

Entities

People

  • J. Michael Howard
  • K. H. Eberhard Kroemer

Organizations

  • Antioch College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Experimental Data
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Standardization

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