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Isokinetic testing serves as a principal outcome measure for a new surgical intervention.

Prof. Dvir's Commentary:

I have chosen this paper as PoM #7 for two reasons:

First, using isokinetic dynamometry (ISD) for assessing surgical outcomes is not...

Multiple-joint isokinetic dynamometry receives a fresh look which includes a new classification system, critical examination of its main input parameters and a summary of findings derived from 40 studies.

Prof. Dvir's Commentary:

It is not the...

Certain parameters that have been used for a long time in quantifying induced isokinetic fatigue were put to test and challenged in this Belgian-French collaborative study. Although the reported low reproducibility renders some of these parameters...

A large scale Swiss study of post recovery of quadriceps and hamstrings strength following ACL reconstruction, indicates that overall, a patellar tendon autograft is a better option than its hamstring counterpart. 

Prof. Dvir's Commentary:

The...

Using isokinetic testing for assessing thigh muscle function following ACL reconstruction or in patients with chronic ACL insufficiency occupies an important niche in the scientific-clinical literature. The latest Papers of the Month (PoM) add new...

Different derivatives of the peak moment indicate significant association between strength and function in elderly individuals.

Prof. Dvir's Commentary:

For the 2nd Paper of the Month I chose to include two papers, one from the US and one from...

Eccentric vs. concentric isokinetic training: A new study from Japan may get us closer to solving a long and complicated debate.

Prof. Dvir's Commentary:

The paper by Maeo et al was selected to appear as the first "Paper of the Month" due to its...