EMG analysis of vastus medialis obliquus/vastus lateralis activities in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome before and after a home exercise program

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 131-137

  Qi, Zhang ^a,b   Ng, G Y F ^c  

^a CHINA REHABILITATION RESEARCH CENTER   (China)

^b CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY   (China)

^c HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Electromyographic biofeedback; Patellofemoral pain syndrome; Vastus lateralis; Vastus medialis obliquus

Indexed keywords

EID: 34547541621     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.19.131     Document Type: Article

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