The influence of abnormal hip mechanics on knee injury: A biomechanical perspective

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 42-51

  Powers, Christopher M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

ACL; Iliotibial band syndrome; Patella; Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Indexed keywords

EID: 77950643963     PISSN: 01906011     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2010.3337     Document Type: Review

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