Impact of antagonistic muscle co-contraction on in vivo knee contact forces
Abstract Background The onset and progression of osteoarthritis, but also the wear and loosening of the components of an artificial joint, are commonly associated with mechanical overloading of the structures. Knowledge of the mechanical forces acting at the joints, together with an understanding of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0434-3 |