Specifically, I help with knee joint testing. We use an isokinetic dynamometer to test both knees of the athletes invited to the Combine. A dynamometer is a piece of equipment used in physical therapy, orthopedic offices, and athletic training to test force production. The dynamometer resembles a chair one may use to do ham curls and quad extensions. Attached to it is an adjustable arm containing a servomotor and computer control unit. Isokinetics employs the use of speed rather than weight to resist athlete movement. Also, it measures force rather than total weight. The movement of the device occurs at a constant speed that the individual moves with while exerting force at their level of their ability with the direction of movement.The athlete's at the Combine are encouraged to give a maximum and consistent effort in order to get the best results. The results are then included in their medical jacket for their evaluation by team orthopedic physicians.
It is an honor and a privilege to be asked. I am excited to see the people I have hung out with in the past. They were awesome.
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