Isometric and isokinetic muscle strength in the upper extremity can be reliably measured in persons with chronic stroke.

CONCLUSION: Muscle strength in the upper extremity can be reliably measured in persons with chronic stroke. Isometric measurements yield smaller measurement errors than isokinetic measurements and might be preferred, but the choice depends on the research question.
PMID: 26181580 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine - July 18, 2015 Category: Rehabilitation Tags: J Rehabil Med Source Type: research