Decreased quadriceps activation measured hours prior to a noncontact anterior cruciate ligament tear

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 38, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 502-507

  Grindstaff, Terry L ^a   Jackson, Kate R ^a   Garrison, J Craig ^b,c   Diduch, David R ^d   Ingersoll, Christopher D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA   (United States)

^b Proaxis Therapy   (United States)

^c Orthopedic Research Foundation of the Carolinas   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA   (United States)

Author keywords

ACL; Biomechanics; Knee; Muscle inhibition

Indexed keywords

EID: 49149109885     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2008.2761     Document Type: Article

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