Impact of the isometric contraction of the calf on the local microcirculation
The muscle pump activity is an important component of venous return. Muscle weakness in the lower limb can decrease the efficacy of the calf muscle pump and compromise adequate venous return. The aim of this study was to propose an experimental model to evaluate the impact of the calf muscular pump...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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ALIES - Associação Lusófona para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação e do Ensino das Ciências da Saúde
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research (BBR) |
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| Online Access: | http://www.alies.pt/BBR%20Editions/Vol-14-2-2017/art6.pdf |