Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 1071-1078 , December 2009

Kinematics and kinetics of the lower extremities of young and elder women during stairs ascent while wearing low and high-heeled shoes

Received 30 January 2008 ,Revised 17 August 2008 ,Accepted 14 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2008.09.005

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 19, Issue 6 , Pages 1071-1078 , December 2009

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