Diagnostics with Leonardo and pQCT
Muscle weakness results in an increased risk for falls and therefore in an increased fracture risk. Furthermore a reduction of muscle force causes a reduction of bone mass (osteopenia) These risks can be recognised by an early diagnosis of muscular problems and prevented by a specific training. Muscle function can be described by various parameters.
Product groups
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Leonardo Mechanograph® muscle function and performance diagnosticsUsing Leonardo mechanography the most important factors like force, power, speed, stiffness, coordination and balance can be measured during natural motion sequences. Isometric or isokinetic measurements are not suitable because they work with no movement or slow motion velocities. But a fast and coordinatively targeted movement is necessary to reach peak power or to prevent a fall. ;read more... |
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Stratec pQCT ComputertomographyThe most important muscle parameters are determined using pQCT technology. A comparison of muscle- and bone cross sectional area can help to differentiate a secondary osteoporosis (osteopenia) from a primary disease („true"osteoporosis). Leonardo mechanography and pQCT enable the comprehensive analysis and diagnostic of musculo-skeletal diseases. read more... |
Fields of Application
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Clinical applicationA meaningful osteoporosis diagnosis need more than only bone density. With pQCT in addition bone geometry and muscle cross sectional area can be evaluated. The combination with the Leonardo mechanography forms an expedient concept for a complete musculoskeletal diagnostics. Without evaluation of the muscle the diagnosis of osteoporosis is fragmentary. more... |
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Clinical studies
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Basic research
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Competitive sportsIn competitive sports the measurement of physically correct parameters such as strength, power, speed or energy for the assessment of muscular competence is crucial. Various movements and exercises can be quantified with high precision, deficits can be detected. The functional diagnosis using muscle Leonardo Mechanography can be combined with the measurement of muscle cross-sectional area by pQCT. more... |