Citation: Xergia SA, Pappas E, Zampeli F, Georgiou S, Georgoulis AD. Asymmetries in Functional Hop Tests, Lower Extremity Kinematics and Isokinetic Strength Persist 6-9 Months Following ACL Reconstruction. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2013 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Article Summary This is a within and between subject cross...
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