How to use the spine, pelvis, and legs effectively in lifting

Movement, Stability and Lumbopelvic Pain: Integration of research and therapy

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 167-183

  Adams, Michael A ^a   Dolan, Patricia ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84867988087     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-044310178-6.50013-X     Document Type: Chapter

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