Hand Held Dynamometer
The hand held dynamometer (MyoMeter) allows the user to quantify the force applied during manual muscle strength testing, which is a procedure for the evaluation of the function and strength of individual muscles and muscle groups based on effective performance of a movement in relation to the forces of gravity and manual resistance.
Muscle Strength Testing
Connect with a wired or wireless interface, the MyoMeter is held by the examiner with the curved anvil placed against the body part to be tested. The limb is stabilized and held in the desired position. The patient is instructed to hold the limb in position and resist the force applied by the examiner. The examiner gradually applies force until the limb is depressed, the force required to move the limb is referred to as the "breaking force".
Specifications
| Dimensions | 115 x 65 x 32 mm | Mass | 250g | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accuracy | Better than 1% Rated Load | Rated Load | 0 to 50Kg (calibrated and designed to work in compression only) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Measurement Units | Newtons, Kg or lb | Anvils | 1 small, 1 large | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connection | DataLITE Adaptor
DataLITE Adaptor
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Wired Connection | Cable lengths available: 500mm, 1000mm, 1500mm (custom lengths available on request) |
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| Wireless Interface | DataLITE PIONEER, ADVANCE, EXPLORE | Wired Interface | DataLOG, DataLINK, Amplifier or 3rd party |
Biometrics Hand Held Dynamometer is used extensively where measurements are commonly taken for a wide range of applications such as:
Clinical Manual Muscle Strength Testing
Accurate measurements of upper and lower extremity MMT for evaluation and progress reporting for clinical rehabilitation