Electromyographic analysis of selected lower extremity musculature in normal subjects during ambulation with and without a Protonics(TM) knee brace

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 292-298

  Diaz, Gina Y ^a   Averett, Darren H ^a   Soderberg, Gary L ^b  

^a CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS   (United States)

Author keywords

Electromyography; Knee brace; Resistance; Walking

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BRACE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; ELECTROMYOGRAM; FEMALE; FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT; GAIT; HUMAN; JOINT STABILITY; KNEE FUNCTION; KNEE INJURY; LEG MUSCLE; MALE; TREATMENT OUTCOME;

EID: 0031440538     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.1997.26.6.292     Document Type: Article

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