Download kin 310 - muscular function assesment

KIN 310 - MUSCULAR FUNCTION ASSESMENT
STUDY QUESTIONS
1. Draw a representative graph for the relationship between force and joint
angle. Discuss the importance of understanding this relationship in job analysis
and JPA (job placement assessment) for static postures.
2. Draw the relationship between % of max strength and endurance time.
Discuss the importance in relation to job analysis and JPA.
3. Draw the force velocity relationship for muscle. Describe the importance of
this relationship when considering job analysis and JPA.
4. Describe isometric evaluation. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of this method? Describe a job situation in which this might be the best method
to choose.
5. Describe the importance of considering the duration and work/rest ratio of
an isometric contraction in JPA and job redesign. What is the role of occlusion of
blood flow during isometric contraction in relation to the onset of fatigue.
6. Describe psychophysical strength testing providing a detailed example.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method.