Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 98-104 , May 2007

Peroneal reflex contribution to the development of functional instability of the ankle joint

Received 9 April 2006 ,Revised 17 December 2006 ,Accepted 16 January 2007.

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Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 98-104 , May 2007