Quadriceps strengthening exercises are effective in improving pain, function and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee

Acta Ortopedica Brasileira

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 174-179

  Imoto, Aline Mizusaki ^a   Peccin, Maria Stella ^a   Trevisani, Virgínia Fernandes Moça ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Exercise therapy; Knee; Osteoarthritis rehabilitation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84865281359     PISSN: 14137852     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1413-78522012000300008     Document Type: Article

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