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Electronic communKNEEcations: A descriptive analysis of anterior cruciate ligament message board postings

Received 3 July 2006 ,Revised 12 September 2006 ,Accepted 21 September 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2006.09.020

Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 3-6 , February 2007