and tibialis anterior musculature after a simulated ankle joint effusion. Methods: Eight neurologically sound volunteers (mean (SD) age 23 (4) years, height 171 (6) cm, mass 73 (10) kg) participated.

Background: Following a joint effusion, muscle inhibition takes place ... Measures of outcome: Muscle function (knee, hip and ankle peak joint torque, peak and average power) and EMG activity (average ...