Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 311-317 , April 2011

Effect of bilateral versus unilateral exertion tests on maximum voluntary activity and within-participant reproducibility in the shoulder

Received 9 February 2010 ,Revised 7 May 2010 ,Accepted 7 May 2010.

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Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 311-317 , April 2011

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