Functional sit-to-stand exercises evoke greater neuromuscular activation, than isometric bed exercises in community-dwelling, older adults
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Gait & Posture
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0966-6362
DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2017.06.279