The affect of maintained plantarflexion within an orthotic on functional outcomes and gait parameters following an Achilles tendon rupture
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The Achilles tendon resting angle as an indirect measure of Achilles tendon length following rupture, repair, and rehabilitation
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عنوان ژورنال: Injury Extra
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1572-3461
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2011.06.372