The Application of Isokinetics in Testing and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Complex

Journal of Athletic Training

Volumn 35, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 338-350

  Ellenbecker, Todd S ^a   Davies, George J ^b,c  

^a Physiotherapy Associates   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LA CROSSE   (United States)

^c GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Glenohumeral joint; Isokinetic exercise; Muscle function

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001033484     PISSN: 10626050     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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