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Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Preoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Rehabilitation

Amita Aggarwal

Citation Information : Aggarwal A. Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Preoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Rehabilitation. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2016; 50 (1):5-8.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1183

Published Online: 01-12-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Conclusion

Isokinetic exercises are effective in improving quadriceps peak torque and peak work in patients with ACL tear.

How to cite this article

Aggarwal A, Adhya B, Dhillon MS. Effectiveness of Isokinetic Exercises in Preoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears Rehabilitation. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2016;50(1):5-8.


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