Effect of a complex exercise program for the lower extremities on quadriceps activity and pain of elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot study

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 249-251

  Lim, Chae Gil ^a   Lee, Sun Ju ^a   Ko, Eunhye ^b   Lee, Kang Sung ^c  

^a Gachon University   (South Korea)

^b Professional Physical Therapy PC   (United States)

^c Hanseo University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Complex exercise program; Knee OA; Quadriceps activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 84877706906     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.249     Document Type: Article

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