Patent ID: 6227047
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A61B,A63B,G16H

Abstract:
An isometric testing apparatus for performing isometric strength tests on individual muscles or joints of a patient, the patient having at least a first body part and a second body part, the apparatus comprising:a base member adapted for resting on an underlying surface and having a platform, the platform having an area upon which the patient is disposed during use, an area extending vertically therefrom defining a test area in which the patient is disposed during testing;a force measuring device coupled to the base member and adapted to be acted upon by the first body part of the patient for measuring a force applied by the patient; anda seat adjustably coupled to the base generally opposing the force measuring device and having a seat member adapted for receiving the second body part of the patient, the seat being adjustable between at least (i) a location within the test area and in which the second body part of the patient is received in the seat member, defining a first test position, and (ii) a location outside of the testing area in which the seat does not contact the patient, defining an idle position, thereby providing for easy adjustment between testing configurations with the seat and without the seat and providing a compact testing apparatus.