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The aerodynamic impact of a range of prostheses designs when cycling with a trans-tibial amputation

Bryce DyerFaculty of Science & Technology, Bournemouth University, Poole, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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B. Xavier DisleyAerocoach Ltd, Bromsgrove, UK
Pages 577-581 | Received 10 Oct 2017, Accepted 08 Mar 2019, Published online: 23 Apr 2019

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