Correlation between posture, balance control, and peripheral muscle function in adults with cystic fibrosis.

Conclusions: In adults with CF, it is possible that the imbalance occurs by both distortion of the head-trunk relationship and lower extremity abnormalities as noted by the reduced quadriceps muscle strength. PMID: 24405398 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24405398?dopt=Abstract

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - January 18, 2014 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Lima TR, Guimarães FS, Sá Ferreira A, Penafortes JT, Almeida VP, Lopes AJ Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research

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