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Effect of Knee braces on quadriceps strength and muscle inhibition in patellofemoral OA
September 2016
Effect of Knee braces on quadriceps strength and muscle inhibition in patellofemoral OA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Effect of Knee Braces on Quadriceps Strength and Inhibition in Subjects With Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;46(1):19-25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
126 patients with patellofemoral joint (PFJ) osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to either a knee support brace, or a control group without brace support for 6 weeks. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a flexible knee brace on quadriceps maximum voluntary contraction (MVC) and athrogenous muscle inhibition (AMI) in PFJ OA patients. Patients in the control group were subjecte...
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