Isokinetic muscle assessment system BIODEX System 4

Isokinetic muscle assessment system BIODEX System 4 is a system designed to assess and train muscle strength, endurance, and muscle group interaction. For more than 30 years, BIODEX has been recognized not only as the gold standard, but also as the most reliable and safest muscle assessment method in the world. This system is widely used in professional sports for injury prevention and improving sports results. It is used in rehabilitation to assess the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program, as a separate tool for strengthening muscle endurance and strength, restoring joint range of motion. In wellness programs - to prevent muscle, ligament, or joint damage due to muscle imbalance. Also for managing the risk of ACL injuries and hamstring injuries.

One of the most important methods used for restoring lost function is the feedback principle. Feedback is constant information about the progress of the movement and the final result: that is, movement data is tracked on a monitor and adjusted in real time.

BIODEX System 4 is used for:

• Sports and orthopedic medicine
• Pediatric medicine
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Occupational/occupational medicine
• Rehabilitation of elderly patients
• Preparation of military structures
• Science research

Advantages of BIODEX System 4:

This is the safest method of assessment and training. During the procedure, each muscle contraction is recorded on a monitor, all muscle contraction indicators are monitored in real time, and based on them, the doctor recommends sports load, limits or increases the amplitude of movement to achieve the most optimal result.

The patient also feels safe during the test and training, because he sees the force of each movement on the monitor. The subject can voluntarily control muscle contractions, thereby increasing self-confidence and motivation. This psychological effect helps to more quickly break the pathological stereotyped movement reflexes that interfere with normal muscle function.

After training with the isokinetic system, a person recovers their leg muscles faster, their sick leave is shorter, and they can start active sports earlier.

They begin to control their thigh muscles faster and more coordinated, which improves other indicators. This is achieved by improving internal thigh muscle coordination, interaction, and nerve impulse transmission at higher speeds. The result is better movement control and a lower risk of repeated injuries.

Overload is avoided in physically weaker parts of the range of motion. In particular, when the knee joint is bent at an angle of 70–90°, the patella is not injured or overloaded. This is possible because isokinetic muscle contraction occurs at a constant speed, and the load varies depending on the subject's capabilities throughout the movement.

Objectivity of the data. Thanks to them, it is possible to diagnose early a high degree of muscle imbalance in the healthy or damaged leg and adjust the course of rehabilitation and training accordingly. If a high degree of muscle imbalance in the thigh is not corrected, the risk of injuries to the healthy leg increases.

Proven accuracy, reliability, safety and durability. BIODEX offers a level of performance, accuracy and safety that is unmatched. Each stage of the rehabilitation cycle delivers consistent and repeatable results. The BIODEX isokinetic system is distinguished by the highest performance-repetition correlation coefficient and this is another reason why such a large group of medical practitioners and researchers trust BIODEX.