Effect of flexion-resist and extension-assist knee orthosis on electromyographic activities of quadriceps during lateral stepping
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DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000202
Abstract: Knee orthoses can potentially reduce muscular activities of the quadriceps. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a custom flexion-resist and extension-assist knee orthosis on electromyographic activities of quadriceps during lateral… read more here.
Keywords: knee orthosis; activities quadriceps; extension; knee ... See more keywords
Immediate effects of a buffered knee orthosis on gait in stroke patients with knee hyperextension.
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DOI: 10.3233/bmr-220069
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients exhibit considerable variations in gait patterns especially in knee hyperextension in the stance phase after stroke. If knee hyperextension is untreated it may lead to pain, reduced independence in activities of daily living,… read more here.
Keywords: knee orthosis; hyperextension; knee hyperextension; buffered knee ... See more keywords