Relative difference in muscle strength between patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls when tested bilaterally and joint-inclusive: an exploratory cross-sectional study

Relative difference in muscle strength between patients with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls when tested bilaterally and joint-inclusive: an exploratory cross-sectional study

Abstract Background To improve the goal-directedness of strength exercises for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), physical rehabilitation specialists need to know which muscle-groups are most substantially weakened across the kinetic chain of both lower extremities. The purpose was to improve...

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Main Authors: K. Vårbakken, H. Lorås, K. G. Nilsson, M. Engdal, A. K. Stensdotter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteoarthritis, knee
Healthy volunteers
Muscle strength
Muscle strength dynamometer
Primary health care
Secondary care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2957-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-019-2957-6

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