Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 482-488 , June 2010

Rapid torque development in older female fallers and nonfallers: A comparison across lower-extremity muscles

Received 22 April 2009 ,Revised 14 July 2009 ,Accepted 13 August 2009.

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PII: S1050-6411(09)00121-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2009.08.004

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 482-488 , June 2010

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