Scandinavian Journal of Medicine
and Science in Sports (Volume 12 NR. 4 August, 2002)
Reliability of Isokinetic Supine Bench Press
in Healthy Women using the Ariel Computerized Exercise System
W.J.A. Grooten, V. Puttemans, R.J.M. Larsson
Karolinska Institute, Department of Physical
Therapy
Conclusions:
This
reliability study of healthy women performing a functional
closed-chain movement of the upper limbs, supine bench press using a ACES
`multifunction exerciser', showed that it is possible to receive excellent to good
reliability on five different performance parameters
at two velocities, with better reliability at the lower
velocity.
In
contrast to other isokinetic devices, which often measure
open-chain movements of one limb, the ACES, in combination with movement
registration (e.g., APAS
video system) makes it possible to study kinematics and kinetics of inter-limb
coordination
in
closed-chain
situations. Closed-chain training has shown
to be an effective and functional way of training, and
the need for new training and measurement methods
was raised by Kibler (1998). This study showed that the
ACES could be used in monitoring functional upper
extremity muscular performance in the field of sports
medicine and rehabilitation in slow and fast movements.
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