Potential Role of Optimal Velocity as a Qualitative Factor of Physical Functional Performance in Women Aged 72 to 96 Years Michel Clémençon, MSc, Christophe A. Hautier, PhD, Abdel Rahmani, PhD, Catherine Cornu, MD, PhD, Marc Bonnefoy, MD, PhD Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Volume 89, Issue 8, Pages 1594-1599 (August 2008) DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.11.061 Copyright © 2008 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Diagram of the set-up for quadriceps muscular testing. Legend: a, adjustable seat; b, adjustable lever arm; c, loads; d, pulley; e, chain. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008 89, 1594-1599DOI: (10.1016/j.apmr.2007.11.061) Copyright © 2008 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Typical power-velocity relationship of a subject, with determination of maximal power (Pmax) and optimal velocity (Vopt). Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008 89, 1594-1599DOI: (10.1016/j.apmr.2007.11.061) Copyright © 2008 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Terms and Conditions