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The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Acute Changes In Knee‐Extensors Torque, Fiber Pennation, and Tendon Characteristics

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Pages 1013-1027 | Received 13 Jun 2005, Accepted 23 Aug 2005, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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