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Right then... I’m not one for many gadgets or gimmicks in clinic but there is NO denying that dynamometers are a VERY useful clinical tool and NOT just for athletes!
All clinicians who rehab ANYONE with pain or disability should consider using them more!
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All clinicians who rehab ANYONE with pain or disability should consider using them more!
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First thing is that dynas are more reliable in identifying and quantifying a loss of force (aka strength) than manual testing!
Yes it takes practice and a little more time to do, but who the hell said good clinical practice should be quick or easy to do? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27872991/
Yes it takes practice and a little more time to do, but who the hell said good clinical practice should be quick or easy to do? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27872991/
Next dynas give you data that helps your rehab programming, helping you to select accurately more optimal loads for an individuals rehab!
Again this takes more time and effort, but again who said good rehab was easy to do? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19204579/
Again this takes more time and effort, but again who said good rehab was easy to do? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19204579/
Next dynas can show quantifiable progress in a patient sometimes before they notice or feel any subjective signs!
For example many patients can produce more force on follow up sessions despite feeling the same levels of pain!
Do not underestimate the motivational power of this!
For example many patients can produce more force on follow up sessions despite feeling the same levels of pain!
Do not underestimate the motivational power of this!
Next dynas allow you to set realistic goals and targets to help motivate and engage patients to do their rehab more!
And finally, and an often overlooked benefit of dynas is that they can reassure and encourage those who feel weak, fragile, or broken that they are STRONGER and more ROBUST than they feel or think!
Again do not under estimate the power of this!
Again do not under estimate the power of this!
I often use dynas to confront patients with their own strength who are reluctant to do a task for a fear of hurting themselves!
Showing them that they can produce 60kg on a mid thigh pull before they feel any back pain suddenly makes a 12kg kettlebell seem far less scary
Showing them that they can produce 60kg on a mid thigh pull before they feel any back pain suddenly makes a 12kg kettlebell seem far less scary
So before you moan or whine that dynas are only for athletes or sports physios, think again!
Yes dynas are not essential or necessary for many, but neither is k-tape, acupuncture, ultrasound, or manual therapy yet how many of you use those!
Yes dynas are not essential or necessary for many, but neither is k-tape, acupuncture, ultrasound, or manual therapy yet how many of you use those!
So consider the use of dynas in your clinics more to help patients more!
To get started I would recommend a simple crane scale, some chain, carabiners, a ankle and handle attachment and you’re good to go!
https://www.amazon.com/Klau-Industrial-Digital-Hanging-Factory/dp/B0153E0CNC
Happy dyna-ering
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To get started I would recommend a simple crane scale, some chain, carabiners, a ankle and handle attachment and you’re good to go!
https://www.amazon.com/Klau-Industrial-Digital-Hanging-Factory/dp/B0153E0CNC
Happy dyna-ering
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