Advantages and Disadvantages of Isometric, Isotonic, and isokinetic
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
