Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 90-101 , February 2007

Reliability of techniques to assess human neuromuscular function in vivo

Received 2 September 2005 ,Revised 21 November 2005 ,Accepted 28 November 2005.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 90-101 , February 2007

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