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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 8, 1992 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Influence of Trunk Muscle Activity on Surface Electromyographic Recordings from Intercostal Muscles in Normal Subjects

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Pages 11-17 | Accepted 01 Nov 1991, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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