Measuring and testing – Muscular force
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-02
2011-10-04
Thompson, Jewel V (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Muscular force
Reexamination Certificate
active
08028576
ABSTRACT:
A system determines patient's muscle strength of a lever arm comprising a leg, ankle, and foot. A value indicative of the strength is determined based on pressure values associated with the lever arm, as well as at least one weight based value. The values may be entered remotely or locally to a computer that outputs the value indicative of the strength.
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