Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 203-213 , July 2007

Neuromuscular contributions to functional instability of the ankle joint

  • Eamonn Delahunt, PhD, BSc (Physiotherapy)

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Received 17 January 2007 ,Revised 6 March 2007 ,Accepted 19 March 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2007.03.002

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 11, Issue 3 , Pages 203-213 , July 2007

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