Reflex inhibition of the human quadriceps in the presence of knee joint damage
Quadriceps weakness can occur by atrophy and by reflex inhibition due to stimuli from a damaged knee joint. The mechanisms by which quadriceps weakness occurs are not understood enough to allow weakness to be prevented. The nature of reflex inhibition has been studied in patients undergoing arthr...
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| Language: | English |
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1984
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| Online Access: | https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/3343/1/353262.pdf |