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The purpose of this case report is to utilize mobilization with movement (MWM) to restore knee flexion in a patient with delayed quadriceps tendon repair.

Publication Date

Spring 2018

City

St. Augustine, FL

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Range of Motion - Articular, Knee Joint, Quadriceps Muscle, Tendon Injuries, Physical Therapy Modalities, Rehabilitation

Disciplines

Physical Therapy

Comments

Presented at the Spring 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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