The Kineo Leg Press is the specialist for rehabilitation and functional recovery after injuries/diseases of the lower extremities, such as reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, patellar tendon diseases or Achilles tendinopathies, postoperative reconstruction of hip prostheses or ankle injuries.
The Kineo Leg Press allows for a complete evaluation of the closed kinetic chain with isokinetic and isometric tests. The assessment of strength and possible imbalances between the limbs allows for the creation of individualized work protocols and shortens rehabilitation time.
The Kineo leg press makes it possible to select different loads between concentric and eccentric phases, e.g. 50 kg for concentric and 75 kg for eccentric load.
The elastic training method available on the Kineo Leg Press 7.0 helps prevent joint overload by reducing resistance to help joints at awkward angles. The Smart Viscous method allows patients to train pain-free even in the initial phase of rehabilitation. Indeed, the load intelligently adapts in real time to the patient's capacity. Similar to aquatic rehabilitation, every movement can always be performed below the pain threshold.
The Kineo Leg Press can also be used in the "return to play" phase with single or double plyometric exercises. It also offers eccentric, supramaximal resistance with maximum safety for the recovery of athletic performance after sports injuries.
Depending on the variant, the following training and testing methods can be used:
| Available training methods | 3.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isotonic Wit (with inertia effect) | x | x | x |
| Isotonic Nit (without inertia effect) | x | x | x |
| Elastic (conc. + exc.) | x | x | |
| Viscous (6 viscosity levels) | x | x | |
| Variable load (conc. + exc.) | x | ||
| Isometric | x | ||
| Isokinetic | x |
| Available testing procedures | 3.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum concentric strength test | x | x | x |
| Maximum Concentric Force Balance Test | x | x | x |
| Performance test | x | x | x |
| Maximum eccentric strength test | x | x | |
| Maximum eccentric strength balance test | x | x | |
| Jumping strength test | x | x | |
| Isometric maximum strength test | x | x | |
| Isometric Maximum Strength Balance Test | x | x | |
| Isokinetic maximum strength test | x | ||
| Isokinetic Maximum Strength Balance Test | x | ||
| Test of the isokinetic conc. / exc. ratio | x |
You can find more detailed information about the different training methods and testing procedures on the Kineo Multistation product page .
By assessing strength and potential limb imbalances, it's possible to create personalized training protocols and shorten rehabilitation times. We can also perform an isokinetic balance test to identify potential strength imbalances between the right and left legs at two different speeds: 0.10 m/s and 0.20 m/s.
The results are available immediately after the test. We can see the force values and the differences between the two limbs at the two selected speeds. At 0.10 m/s, we have a deficit of 18%, and at 0.20 m/s, we have a deficit of 22%.
When analyzing the curves, we can use the dedicated slider to perform a point-by-point analysis. The personalized test report with the most important data can be exported and sent via Wi-Fi. Direct printing of each test report is also possible.
Please also visit the manufacturer’s website www.kineosystem.com .
Under the "Video" menu item, you will find videos introducing the system, online training courses, and application examples for the use of the system for the most common pathologies of the lower extremities. Among other things, you will be shown how to perform an isokinetic assessment of the lower extremities in a closed kinetic chain using the Kineo Leg Press.
Further information: Eccentric training – what are the advantages ?