Elements of biomechanics correlated to the body mass index in knee osteoarthritis

Introduction. Osteoarthritis is considered a complex biopsychosocial condition, with consequences for the patient, the family, society and public health. Age is considered the main risk factor in the occurrence of osteoarthritis. Studies show that 2 out of 3 obese individuals associate knee osteoart...

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Main Authors: ANTONESCU Elisabeta, SILIŞTEANU Sînziana Călina, TOTAN Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Association of Balneology, Editura Balneara 2020-09-01
Series:Balneo Research Journal
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Online Access:http://bioclima.ro/Balneo366.pdf