Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 11 , Pages 2492-2497 , 7 August 2008

Can pennation angles be predicted from EMGs for the primary ankle plantar and dorsiflexors during isometric contractions?

,Accepted 11 May 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.05.005

Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 41, Issue 11 , Pages 2492-2497 , 7 August 2008

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