Active Knee Extension (AKE)

KneeMusculoskeletal
Active Knee Extension (AKE)

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Limited joint mobility and reduced muscle flexibility are common issues in both clinical and athletic settings, and flexibility may be important for both the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries (Shadmehr et al., 2009). Reduced hamstring (HS) flexibility may also lead to significant muscle imbalances, which can predispose individuals to injuries such as patellar tendinopathy…

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