Validity of using elastic bands to measure knee extension strength in older adults

• Main Authors: Andre Nyberg (Author), Britta Lindström (Author), Nils Aronsson (Author), Magnus Näslund (Author), Karin Wadell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation - Peertechz Publications, 2016-04-28.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Maximal strength assessment of knee extensors in older adults using elastic resistance bands have rarely been addressed even though resistance training using elastic bands have shown large effects on muscle strength in this group of pe...