Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 82-88 , May 2008

Musculoskeletal profile of the lumbar spine and hip regions in cricket fast bowlers

Received 10 May 2007 ,Revised 25 November 2007 ,Accepted 5 February 2008.

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Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 82-88 , May 2008

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