Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 879-887 , October 2010

Impaired action potential conduction at high force levels after eccentric exercise

Received 21 April 2009 ,Revised 1 October 2009 ,Accepted 1 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2009.10.001

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 5 , Pages 879-887 , October 2010

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