Effects of Axillary Crutch Length on EMG Activity of the Trunk Muscles and Range of Motion of the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Hip Joint in Healthy Men |
Kang, Min-Hyeok
(Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, The Graduate School, Inje University)
Jang, Jun-Hyeok (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Haeundae Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine) Kim, Tae-Hoon (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Kaya University) Oh, Jae-Seop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University) |
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