Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 3-7 , February 2010

Bracing does not improve dynamic stability in chronic ankle instability subjects

Received 16 October 2009 ,Revised 16 November 2009 ,Accepted 18 November 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2009.11.003

Physical Therapy in Sport
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