Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5706944 | Clinical Biomechanics | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Systemic sclerosis patients have reduced strength and endurance as well as a muscle imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings. In these patients, lower muscle dysfunction of the knee joint is associated with lower handgrip strength and physical incapacity.
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Authors
Amanda Cristina Justo, Fernando Silva Guimarães, Arthur Sá Ferreira, Mauricio Santos Soares, Priscila Santos Bunn, Agnaldo José Lopes,