Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 7 , Pages 1073-1075 , July 2009

On “Impact of Surface Type, Wheelchair Weight, and Axle Position on Wheelchair Propulsion by Novice Older Adults”

  • Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Stephen Sprigle, PhD, PT, School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 490 10th St, NW, Atlanta, GA 30332-0156

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PII: S0003-9993(09)00279-2

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.04.002

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 7 , Pages 1073-1075 , July 2009

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