Please note this is not an extensive list only a guide.
Caution must be taken as some forms of isokinetic testing / exercising are harder than others. Hence a form of test / exercise that may be appropriate for one individual may not be appropriate to another. Prudent judgment should be used.
Absolute
Non united fractures to limb
Epilepsy
Cardiac insufficiency (unless monitored)
Severe peripheral vascular disease
Aneurysms
Anticoagulants
Recent (< 3 months prev) X-ray/chemo therapy
Long term steroid use (> 3 months)
Acute (< 7 days) muscle/ligament tear (>grade I)
Pregnancy
Any neurological condition (e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease) unless closely monitored
Skin problems under load cell
Severe osteoporosis
Malignancy (in area to be tested)
Relative
Pain
Limited range of motion (severe)
Soft tissue healing
Bone healing
Effusions
Osteoporosis
Anaemia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Recent surgery (discretion must be used)