Biomechanical effects of loading methods on the patellofemoral joint during stair climbing: based on statistical

Hongwen Zhang1, Xingchen Zhang2, Jing Ma1

  • 1Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Rehabilitation Department, PLA Joint Logistics Support Force Beidaihe Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China.

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