Table 2. Protocol for muscle strength measurement with the isokinetic dynamometer.
| Series | Speed | Muscles | Mode | Repetitions | ROM/position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-up | 180°/sec | Ext/Flex | Concentric | 10 | 90° |
| Warm-up | 120°/sec | Ext/Flex | Concentric | 10 | 90° |
| Series 1 | 60°/sec | Ext/Flex | Concentric | 3 | 90° |
| Series 2 | 180°/sec | Ext/Flex | Concentric | 6 | 90° |
| Series 3 | 0°/sec | Ext | Isometric | 1 | 90° of flexion |
| Series 4 | 0°/sec | Flex | Isometric | 1 | 90° of flexion |
| Series 5 | 60°/sec | Ext | Eccentric | 3 | 90° |
| Series 6 | 60°/sec | Flex | Eccentric | 3 | 90° |
Ext: knee extensors; Flex: knee flexors; ROM: range of motion