Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 275-276 , August 2006

Moving away from traditional foci may help us understand sporting performance and injuries

  • David Lloyd

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Received 26 April 2006 ,Revised 30 May 2006 ,Accepted 31 May 2006.

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PII: S1440-2440(06)00127-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2006.05.026

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 275-276 , August 2006

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