The Effect of Age and Seat Height on Sit-to-Stand Transfer Biomechanics and Muscle Activation.
Objective: To determine the effects of age and seat height on lower limb biomechanics and electromyography (EMG) during a sit-to-stand (STS). Methods: 10 older and 10 younger adults performed five STS trials from normal knee height and raised height. Bilateral lower limb and trunk motion, ground rea...
| Published in: | Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 169 - 186 |
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| Format: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dec2016
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