Dynamometer Testing

A handheld dynamometer is a clinical device used by a Biokineticist to objectively measure muscle strength and force output.

Instead of relying only on observation or patient feedback, a dynamometer provides accurate numerical data about how strong a muscle or muscle group is.

What a Dynamometer Measures

• Muscle strength

• Force production

• Left vs right side differences

• Muscle imbalances

• Rehabilitation progress

• Return-to-sport readiness

Why Biokineticists Use It

A dynamometer helps turn rehabilitation into objective testing instead of subjective guessing.

Benefits

• Tracks progress over time

• Detects weakness and asymmetries

• Supports evidence-based rehabilitation

• Improves exercise prescription

• Provides measurable outcomes for doctors, surgeons, and insurers

• Helps reduce re-injury risk

Common Testing Areas

• Shoulder rotator cuff strength

• Knee quadriceps and hamstrings

• Hip strength

• Grip strength

• Neck strength

• Core stability assessments