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Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa
Thesis (DPhil (Human Movement Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2002.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/27346 Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst) Lategan, Leon Isokinetics Norms Torque South africa Rehabilitation UCTD Thesis (DPhil (Human Movement Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2002. The goal of effective rehabilitation should always be to restore “normal” function if possible. What is “normal” function? Although many subjective definitions may describe what is “normal”, it is the search for objective criteria of what constitutes “normality” that inspires exercise scientists worldwide! The primary aim of this study was to establish normative isokinetic torque values in young males, for rehabilitation purposes in South Africa. Four hundred and forty four (444) healthy male subjects participated in the study. A Cybex 340 isokinetic dynamometer was used to measure peak torque, using a quantitative experimental design. No correction was made for the effects of gravity. The following movement patterns were included: ankle plantar/dorsiflexion, knee flexion/extension, shoulder external/internal rotation, shoulder horizontal abduction/adduction, shoulder flexion/extension, elbow flexion/extension (using two different grip positions), and forearm pronation/supination. Descriptive statistics together with percentile scaling were used to develop normative values for the movement patterns studied. Normative values were presented in relative terms and expressed as a percentage in terms of Nm torque per kg body mass (% BM). In addition to the relative isokinetic torque values, the agonist/antagonist ratios were also expressed as a percentage. The percentile scales were also included to be used by clinicians involved in talent identification programmes and the screening of elite athletes. To conclude, normative isokinetic values were developed for young South African males. To enable subjects with large variations in body weight to utilize these norms, they were expressed in relative terms (% BM) instead of absolute terms (Nm). The possible benefit of the study was that population-specific and objective normative values were established for rehabilitation purposes and for use in sport science programs. Arts, Languages and Human Movement Studies Education unrestricted 2013-09-07T11:13:14Z 2005-08-18 2013-09-07T11:13:14Z 2002-08-01 2002 2005-08-18 Thesis Lategan, L 2002, Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa, DPhil thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27346 > http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27346 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08182005-112151/ © 2002, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Isokinetics Norms Torque South africa Rehabilitation UCTD Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title | Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title_full | Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title_short | Normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in South Africa |
| title_sort | normative isokinetic torque values for rehabilitation in south africa |
| topic | Isokinetics Norms Torque South africa Rehabilitation UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/27346 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-08182005-112151/ |