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Effect of head, trunk and foot position on knee passive extension torque-angle response

Year: 2013

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Cadavers and in vivo studies have shown that cervical, thoracic and ankle movements cause changes in position and tension of peripheral nervous system (PNS). Howerver, it is not clear if the head, trunk, and foot position affects torque-angle response of knee joint. The aim of this study was to compare the knee passive extension torque-angle response at different combinations of foot, trunk, and head testing position. (...)

Source: Portuguese National Funding Agency for Science, Research and Technology (RCAAP Project by FCT)

Author: Andrade, Ricardo Jorge Nóbrega

Language: English

Topic: Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W107166570

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