Effect of isometric quadriceps exercise on muscle strength, pain, and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled study

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 26, Issue 5, 2014, Pages 745-748

  Anwer, Shahnawaz ^a,b   Alghadir, Ahmad ^a  

^a KING SAUD UNIVERSITY   (Saudi Arabia)

^b Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth   (India)

Author keywords

Isometric exercise; Osteoarthritis; Rehabilitation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84901598409     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.745     Document Type: Article

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