Population
Normal and arthritic subjects
Design
Other
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Elasticity and plasticity dominate joint stiffness; leaves open whether targeting these components improves arthritis outcomes.
A method for measuring joint stiffness reveals that elasticity and plasticity are its major components, with minimal contribution from viscous stiffness and friction.
Richard J. Johns (1960) studied this question.
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