Validity and reliability of an isometric dynamometer as an evaluative tool in a rehabilitative clinic

Journal of Sports Chiropractic and Rehabilitation

Volumn 12, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 109-117

  Dainty, David ^a   Mior, Silvano ^b   Bereznick, David ^b  

^a Can Memorial Chiropractic College ^*  (Canada)

^b CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE   (Canada)

Author keywords

Isometric Strength; Rehabilitation; Reliability; Validity

Indexed keywords

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY; DIAGNOSTIC VALUE; DYNAMOMETRY; HUMAN; ISOMETRIC EXERCISE; MUSCLE ISOMETRIC CONTRACTION; MUSCLE STRENGTH; NORMAL HUMAN; REHABILITATION CENTER; REVIEW;

EID: 0031683203     PISSN: 10841288     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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