Muscle activation patterns and gait biomechanics in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) may experience a progressive spinal kyphosis, which induces a forward and downward displacement of the centre of mass (COM) of the trunk with consequent use of mechanisms to compensate for the displacement of the trunk. The analysis of patterns of movement g...

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Main Authors: A. Caliri, P. Furfari, A. Balestrieri, L.G. De Filippis, A. Africa, G. Bagnato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/261