Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1349-1353 , December 1999

The effect of speed on leg stiffness and joint kinetics in human running

,Accepted 14 June 1999.

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Journal of Biomechanics
Volume 32, Issue 12 , Pages 1349-1353 , December 1999

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