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An isokinetic testing machine is disclosed having a support frame, a sub-assembly disposed on the support frame, a power source operably disposed within the sub-assembly, a first main arm having a proximal apex end and a distal end, the first main arm distal end is pivotally attached to the power so

An isokinetic testing machine is disclosed having a support frame, a sub-assembly disposed on the support frame, a power source operably disposed within the sub-assembly, a first main arm having a proximal apex end and a distal end, the first main arm distal end is pivotally attached to the power source, a first torque arm pivotally and releasably attached to the first main arm proximal apex end, a user support area disposed on the support frame proximate to the first torque arm proximal end, a first load cell disposed within the first torque arm for measuring the torque when the first torque arm pivots, and wherein the first main arm and the torque arm can pivot and are configured to a desired position for isokinetic testing of the knees, the shoulders, and the back of the user.

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What is claimed is: 1. An isokinetic testing apparatus, comprising: a support frame; a sub assembly disposed on said support frame; a power means operably disposed within said sub assembly; a first main arm having a proximal apex end and a distal end, said first main arm distal end is pivotally att

What is claimed is: 1. An isokinetic testing apparatus, comprising: a support frame; a sub assembly disposed on said support frame; a power means operably disposed within said sub assembly; a first main arm having a proximal apex end and a distal end, said first main arm distal end is pivotally attached to said power means; a first torque arm pivotally and releasably attached to said first main arm proximal apex end; a user support area disposed on said support frame proximate to said first torque arm proximal end; a first load cell disposed within said first torque arm for measuring the torque when said first torque arm pivots; wherein said first main arm and said torque arm can pivot and are configured to a desired position for isokinetic testing of the knees, the shoulders, and the back of the user. 2. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, wherein said support frame further comprises a first rail, a second rail, and a user support platform attached to said first and said second rails. 3. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a first arm extension slidably and releasably attached to said first torque arm for testing the strength of the user's right shoulder. 4. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable seat adjustably supported on said frame. 5. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second main arm having a proximal apex end and a distal end, wherein said distal end is pivotally attached to said sub-assembly and operable by said power means. 6. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 5, wherein said user support area is disposed between said first main arm proximal apex end and second main arm proximal apex end. 7. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a second torque arm pivotally and releasably attached to said second main arm at said proximal apex end and pivotally operable by said power means. 8. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 7, wherein a second load cell disposed within said second torque arm. 9. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 8, wherein a second arm extension slidably and releasably attached to said second torque arm for testing of the right shoulder. 10. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a first leg extension slidably and releasably attached to said first torque arm for testing of the left knee. 11. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a second leg extension slidably and releasably attached to said second torque arm for testing of the right knee. 12. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a back extension slidably and releasably attached to said first and said second torque arms. 13. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a seat having an adjustable back portion and an adjustable horizontal portion attached to said support frame. 14. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 13, wherein said back portion is adjustable by a first electric actuator arm. 15. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 13, wherein said horizontal portion is adjustable by a second electric actuator arm. 16. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 13, wherein said first main arm is adjustable by a third electric actuator arm. 17. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 13, wherein said second main arm is adjustable by a fourth electric actuator arm. 18. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 13, wherein the torque reading from the first load cell is stored within a database in a personal computer. 19. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one seatbelt for securing the user on the seat. 20. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 15, wherein the vertical back portion includes a plurality of apertures along a peripheral side thereof for receiving a snap lock of said seat belt. 21. The isokinetic testing apparatus of claim 20, wherein said sub-assembly is slidably disposed on said first and second rails and is slidably attached to said third electric actuator arm and said fourth electric actuator arm and are movable on said rails by a fifth electric actuator arm. 22. An isokinetic testing apparatus for testing an individual's knees, shoulders and back at a single station, said apparatus comprising: a single testing station for the isokinetic testing of an individual's knees, shoulders and back; means for the isokinetic testing of each of the individual's knees, shoulders and back at said single station said means comprising power means and a first main arm pivotally connected to said power means, and a torque arm operatively connected to said power means by said main arm. 23. An isokinetic testing apparatus according to claim 22 further comprising means for reporting the results of each test. 24. A method for isokinetic testing of an individual's knees, shoulders and back at a single station, said method comprising the steps of: providing an apparatus for the isokinetic testing of an individual's knees, shoulders and back at a single station; configuring the apparatus for isokinetic testing of the individual's knees, stabilizing the individual with respect to the apparatus and isokinetic testing of the individual's knees; configuring the apparatus for isokinetic testing of the individual's shoulders, stabilizing the individual with respect to the apparatus and isokinetic testing of the individual's shoulders; and configuring the apparatus for isokinetic testing of the individual's back, stabilizing the individual with respect to the apparatus for testing the back and isokinetic testing of the individual's back, and wherein the individual's knees and shoulders are tested in a seated position, and the individual's back tested in a standing position. 25. A method for isokinetic testing according to claim 24 which includes the steps of recording the results of the isokinetic testing. 26. A method for isokinetic testing according to claim 24 which includes the step of providing a power resistance and torque arm in which the testing of the knees arid shoulders involve rotation of the torque arm. 27. A method for isokinetic testing according to claim 24 further comprising the step of providing a power resistance and a first main arm pivotally connected to the power resistance and adjusting the first main arm for testing the knees, shoulders and back of an individual.