Comparison of the VMO/VL EMG ratio and onset timing of VMO relative to VL in subjects with and without patellofemoral pain syndrome

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 24, Issue 12, 2012, Pages 1315-1317

  Kim, Hyunhee ^a   Song, Chang Ho ^b  

^a Shinsung University   (South Korea)

^b Sahmyook University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Bridging exercise; EMG activity; Muscles

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874725179     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.24.1315     Document Type: Article

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