Effect of shoe heel height on vastus medialis and vastus lateralis electromyographic activity during sit to stand
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It has been proposed that high-heeled shoes may contribute to the development and progression of knee pain. However, surprisingly little research has been carried out on how shoe heel height affects muscle activity around the knee jo...
Main Authors: | Hodgson David, Kent Jillian R, Dixon John, Edwards Lindsay, Whittaker Vicki J |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
Online Access: | http://www.josr-online.com/content/3/1/2 |
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