Is Isokinetic Testing an Indicator of Total Knee Arthroplasty

The strength (PT) of the bilateral knee flexors and extensors were tested with isokinetic test. Tests were performed under the guidance of a rehabilitation medicine specialist, and the system was calibrated prior to their commencement. The patients were seated in upright position and were fixed with pelvic and thigh belts. Concentric extension (PT\_E) and concentric flexion (PT\_F) were measured between the 0° and 90° knee ranges at angular velocities of 60°/s and 180°/s (60 PT\_E, 60 PT\_F, 180 PT\_E, and 180 PT\_F, respectively) The tests were repeated five times at each velocity, and the highest PTs were selected for statistical analysis. The participants performed repeated trials before sets, while a 20-second rest was provided between sets.