Leg extension power deficit and mobility limitation in women recovering from hip fracture.

OBJECTIVE: After hip fracture, muscle strength and power remain persistently poor, especially in the fractured leg. This study explores whether asymmetrical leg extension power (LEP) deficit affects mobility in women after proximal femoral fracture (PFF). DESIGN: In this observational study, LEP of...

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Main Authors: Portegijs, E, Sipilä, S, Rantanen, T, Lamb, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008