EFFECTS OF ELASTIC WRAP ON MUSCLE ACTIVITY AND ISOMETRIC FORCE OF KNEE EXTENSORS

ABSTRACT Introduction: The elastic knee wrap (EKW) is a device used by powerlifters, weightlifters and subjects undergoing strength training with the aim of stabilizing the knee joint and increasing the development of strength (carryover effect). Objective: To compare the effects of elastic knee w...

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Main Authors: Fábio Sisconeto de Freitas, Willy Andrade Gomes, Paulo Henrique Marchetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
Series:Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1517-86922018000400295&lng=en&tlng=en