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Upper limb musculoskeletal disorders in highly repetitive industries: precise anatomical physical findings

D. RANNEY Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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R. WELLS Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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A. MOORE Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
Pages 1408-1423 | Published online: 27 Mar 2007

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