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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Differences in Rapid Initiation and Termination of Voluntary Postural Sway Associated with Ageing and Falls-Risk

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Pages 277-287 | Received 16 Nov 2009, Accepted 17 Jun 2010, Published online: 08 Sep 2010

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