Abstract:Research background. The recovery of quadriceps femoris muscle strength after total knee arthroplasty is suboptimal. Quadriceps weakness is associated withdecreased gait speed, balance, stair–climbing and chair rise ability, as well as increased risk for falls. Scientifc data about the impact of physiotherapy methods for quadriceps strength is ambiguous.The goal of research was to review and analyse studies evaluating effectivenessof physiotherapy for quadriceps femoris strength after total knee arthroplasty.M… Show more
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