Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 559-567 , August 2008

Persistence of improvements in postural strategies following motor control training in people with recurrent low back pain

Received 28 May 2006 ,Revised 3 October 2006 ,Accepted 18 October 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2006.10.012

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 559-567 , August 2008

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