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Three dimensional finite element modelling of metatarsal stresses during running

M. A Ellisona Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. Akramib College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2926-8022View further author information
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Pages 368-377 | Received 30 Jan 2020, Accepted 06 Jul 2020, Published online: 07 Aug 2020

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