Vastus lateralis fascicle length changes during stair ascent and descent

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 38, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 624-631

  Chleboun, Gary S ^a   Harrigal, Sarah T ^b   Odenthal, James Z ^a   Shula Blanchard, Laura A ^c   Steed, Jennifer N ^d  

^a OHIO UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b LERNER RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (United States)

^c Physiotherapy Associates   (United States)

^d Marietta Memorial Hospital   (United States)

Author keywords

Knee; Muscle tendon complex; Quadriceps; Tendon; Ultrasonography

Indexed keywords

EID: 53549118571     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2008.2816     Document Type: Article

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