Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 35-40 , February 2007

Muscle specificity in tests of cervical flexor muscle performance

Received 28 December 2004 ,Revised 24 August 2005 ,Accepted 27 October 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2005.10.006

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 35-40 , February 2007

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