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Original Research

Validation of the virtual elevation field test method when assessing the aerodynamics of para-cyclists with a uni-lateral trans-tibial amputation

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Pages 107-111 | Received 07 Oct 2016, Accepted 17 Feb 2017, Published online: 12 Mar 2017

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