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Original Article

An Emerging Postural Response: Is Control of the Hip Possible in the Newly Walking Child?

Maria Nida C. Roncesvalles Texas Tech University Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences Lubbock
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Marjorie H. Woollacott University of Oregon Department of Exercise and Movement Science Eugene
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Nicholas Brown University of Texas Department of Kinesiology and Health Education Austin
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Jody L. Jensen University of Texas Department of Kinesiology and Health Education Austin
Pages 147-159 | Published online: 07 Aug 2010

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