Human Performance and Neuro-Engineering Laboratory

The Biodex System 4 Pro (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, New York, USA) consists of a dynamometer, a positioning chair for test subjects, a computer with integrated Biodex Advantage software, and an accessory cart containing different attachments: ankle, right knee, left Knee, wrist, elbow, leg, limb support, shoulder, seat support, and calibration weight attachments.  This dynamometer system can provide a wide range of normative data—such as force, torque, reaction time, range of motion, strength, and work fatigue percentage, from pediatric through adults, ages 5 - 83.  The system can be used for performance enhancement for sports and military personnel, in addition to neurorehabilitation of persons with movement disorders, neurological pathologies, or general deconditioning. More