Jackson Functional Strength Evaluation System
The Jackson Strength Evaluation System was developed by Dr. Andrew Jackson at the University of Houston and is designed to meet the needs of Jackson lift, torso and pull strength test protocols and the lift tasks of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Available testing includes:
- Pre-employment Testing
- Evaluation and Rehabilitation of Patients
- Evaluation and Training of Athletes
- Evaluation of Physical Fitness
- Employee Placement to Increase Productivity
Purpose of the Jackson Strength Evaluation System
- Used by rehabilitation professionals to monitor progress in recovery from injury
- Used by industrial testing specialists to assess the ability of job applicants to perform physically demanding work tasks.
Unique Features of the Jackson Strength Evaluation System
- An electronic load cell for accurate and reliable measurements of isometric strength
- An Android tablet that interfaces with the load cell via Bluetooth.
- A lightweight and compact design makes it highly portable.
- The components of this system can be purchased individually.
Why should I use isometric strength testing?
Definition: Isometric strength is defined as the maximum force that a muscle group can exert without movement.
- Tests of isometric strength are easy to perform as they require only a single, maximal contraction.
- By creating the proper test environment, many different types of strength can be evaluated.
- Isometric strength testing is inexpensive and flexible.
- Isometric strength tests are often favored because of the ease of use and the quick manner in which the maximal capacity of a muscle group can be determined.
Available Tests
- Arm Lift
- Leg Lift (requires V-Grip Bar, Model 32628VB)
- Shoulder Lift
- Seated Torso Pull (requires Jackson Torso Kit, Model 32728TK)
Optional Accessory: Lafayette V-Grip Handlebar - Strength Evaluation Kit Accessory (Li-32628VB)
