Neuromechanical evidence of improved neuromuscular control around knee joint in volleyball players

European Journal of Applied Physiology

Volumn 108, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 443-450

  Masci, Ilaria ^a   Vannozzi, Giuseppe ^a   Gizzi, Leonardo ^a   Bellotti, Pasquale ^a   Felici, Francesco ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROME FORO ITALICO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Adaptation; Biomechanics; Co activation; Electromyography; Exercise

Indexed keywords

EID: 76449111582     PISSN: 14396319     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00421-009-1226-z     Document Type: Article

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