Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 5-13 , February 2006

The effects of massage on delayed onset muscle soreness and physical performance in female collegiate athletes

Received 10 June 2005 ,Revised 28 September 2005 ,Accepted 28 October 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2005.10.004

Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 5-13 , February 2006

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