The effect of preoperative quadriceps strength on strength and function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 89-93

  Silkman, Carrie ^a   McKeon, Jennifer ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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EID: 84857473105     PISSN: 10566716     EISSN: 15433072     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsr.21.1.89     Document Type: Article

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