Advantages and Disadvantages of Isometric, Isotonic, and isokinetic

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isotonic- advantage

Resistance can be increased

isotonic- advantage

allows full ROM

isometric- advantages

emphasis at specific point in the ROM arc

isokinetic- disadvantage

equipment is large and expensive

isometric- disadvantage

increase HR and RR

isotonic- disadvantage

increase injury risk

isotonic- advantage

increase strength, power, endurance

isokinetic- advantage

max. resistance at all points during contraction

isometric- disadvantages

no effect on endurance

isotonic- advantage

Closely simulates human mvmt. of functional activity

isotonic- disadvantage

amount of resistance is limited to the weakest point in the ROM arc

isometric- advantages

can be done anywhere

isokinetic- disadvantage

can't be done on HEP

isometric- advantages

decrease injury potential

isometric- disadvantages

muscle strengthening at specific joint angle

isometric- disadvantages

no skill carry over

isokinetic- disadvantage

requires set up time

isometric- advantages

slow down atrophy

isokinetic- advantage

strengthens muscle efficiently

isotonic- disadvantage

time consuming/costly


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