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An instrument for measuring kinetic and kinematic variables of multijoint motor tasks comprises a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel, limb coupling means for coupling a limb to t

An instrument for measuring kinetic and kinematic variables of multijoint motor tasks comprises a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel, limb coupling means for coupling a limb to the linkage, the limb coupling means maintaining alignment of centers of rotation of two joints of the limb with centers of rotation of two joints of the linkage, means for providing a load to at least one of the two joints of the linkage, means for obtaining data respecting angular position of at least one of the joints of the linkage. In an alternative embodiment, the linkage has only two links. The invention also provides methods for detecting, monitoring, and/or treating neural and/or muscular problems associated with impaired movement of limbs.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An instrument for monitoring the kinesiology of multi-joint limb motion, comprising:a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel;limb coupling means for coupling a limb

[ I claim:] [1.] An instrument for monitoring the kinesiology of multi-joint limb motion, comprising:a linkage having four links connected at four joints, each joint having articulation about an axis, the four axes of articulation being substantially parallel;limb coupling means for coupling a limb to said linkage, the limb coupling means maintaining alignment of centers of rotation of two joints of the limb with centers of rotation of two joints of the linkage;means for providing a load to at least one of said two joints of the linkage; andmeans for obtaining data respecting angular position of at least one of said joints of said linkage.