Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 710-718 , August 2010

The effect of increased physical load during an active straight leg raise in pain free subjects

Received 15 February 2009 ,Revised 22 November 2009 ,Accepted 21 December 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2009.12.004

Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 20, Issue 4 , Pages 710-718 , August 2010

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