The strength maps allow the clinician to readily identify and examine regional strength impairments in terms that can translate into the design of effective rehabilitation programs specific to the impairment. In the illustrations, an impairment is clearly indicated. By employing the well accepted principles of progressive loading and specificity of exercise, a balanced rehabilitation program would emphasize eccentric muscle loading at the identified range of motion and speeds. By concentrating the rehabilitation program to the specific area of impairment, the clinician will dramatically increase the speed at which the patient returns to a defined level of function. The database maps, in turn, can be used to predict the time for recovery for an individual patient and pathology.
Red area indicates highest strength.
Red area indicates highest strength. Rehabilitation should emphasize treatments and exercises to eliminate these deficits.