Methods for Improving Quadriceps Femoris Strength after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Research background. The recovery of quadriceps femoris muscle strength after total knee arthroplasty is suboptimal. Quadriceps weakness is associated with decreased gait speed, balance, stair–climbing and chair rise ability, as well as increased risk for falls. Scientifc data about the impact of p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Lithuanian Sports University
2019-03-01
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Series: | Reabilitacijos Mokslai: Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija |
Online Access: | https://journals.lsu.lt/reabilitacijos-mokslai/article/view/706 |