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Research Article

Effects of Ankle Dorsiflexion on Vastus Medialis Oblique and Vastus Lateralis Muscle Activity During Straight Leg Raise Exercise with Hip External Rotation in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

, PT, MS, , PT, PhD, , PT, MA, , PT, MS & , PT, MS
Pages 260-267 | Received 14 Nov 2013, Accepted 17 Dec 2013, Published online: 23 May 2014

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