Men with Early Degrees of Knee Osteoarthritis Present Functional and Morphological Impairments of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle

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Authors

Paula Regina Mendes da Silva Serrão · Universidad San Carlos

Fernando Augusto Vasilceac · Universidad San Carlos

Karina Gramani‐Say · Universidad San Carlos

Giovanna Camparis Lessi · Universidad San Carlos

Ana Beatriz Oliveira · Universidad San Carlos

Rodrigo B.M. Reiff · Universidad San Carlos

Ana Cláudia Mattiello‐Sverzut

Abstract

Men with early stages of knee OA do not present alterations of concentric strength but had decreased eccentric strength and morphologic quadriceps muscle changes, indicating neuromuscular adaptations.

Topics & Keywords

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Volume 94, Issue 1, pp. 70-81

DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000000143

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