THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSCULAR CO-CONTRACTION AND DYNAMIC KNEE STIFFNESS IN ACL-DEFICIENT NON-COPERS by
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Perturbation training improves knee kinematics and reduces muscle co-contraction after complete unilateral anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
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