Influence of step height on quadriceps onset timing and activation during stair ascent in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 37, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 239-244

  McClinton, Shane ^a   Donatell, Gabe ^b   Weir, Joseph ^a   Heiderscheit, Bryan ^c  

^a DES MOINES UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b W L GORE AND ASSOCIATES   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Activation ratio; Anterior knee pain; EMG; Onset delay; Stair climbing

Indexed keywords

EID: 34250614684     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2007.2421     Document Type: Article

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