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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Systematic Review

Is a sphygmomanometer a valid and reliable tool to measure the isometric strength of hip muscles? A systematic review

Liam Anthony TooheyDepartment of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
, BS, MSPT (Honors),
Marcos De NoronhaDepartment of Allied Health, Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and Correspondence[email protected]
, BSPT, MS, PhD,
Carolyn TaylorDepartment of Allied Health, Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, and
, BS, BSPT &
James ThomasBendigo Health, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
, BS, MSPT (Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy)
Pages 114-119 | Received 14 Apr 2014, Accepted 21 Jul 2014, Published online: 06 Oct 2014

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