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Physical Therapy

Phys.Ther.

1974/

54

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156

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Use of the NK table or a similar one for isometric quadriceps strengthening of the weakened or injured knee is not an efficient use of time if the physical therapist or athletic trainer must hold the weights for his patient during the rest phase between each isometric contraction. Although a stand or pulley system may be used as an alternative for holding the weights, neither solution is practical in terms of ease in administration and storage of equipment. A device which the author found to be effective in solving this problem enables the patient to lift the weights from his extended leg for the duration of the rest phase. The device is constructed from a galvanized water pipe (2 cm in diameter, 69 cm in length) and a steel rod (0.6 cm in diameter, 28 cm in length). The pipe is bent 5 cm at a point 15 cm from the bottom end. The steel rod is welded to the bottom end of the pipe. The steel rod is then heated and bent at both ends. The top end is bent to hook around the weight arm of the knee machine, and the bottom end is bent to lie over the weight arm with a 1.3 cm nob at the end.

exercise, isometric exercise, muscle strength, quadriceps femoris muscle, theoretical study, training

Embase; MEDLINE

Embase

Kosek,S. L.

Dept. Sports Programs, Div. Sports Med., Univ. Washington, Seattle, Wash. 98195

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1974