Effects of methods of descending stairs forwards versus backwards on knee joint force in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: a clinical controlled study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to investigate the kinetic characteristics of compensatory backward descending movement performed by patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Using a three-dime...

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Main Authors: Oki Sadaaki, Hasegawa Masaki, Chin Takaaki, Kanai Shusaku, Shimatani Koji, Shimada Tomoaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology
Online Access:http://www.smarttjournal.com/content/2/1/14