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Cognitive task performance in sitting and standing: A pilot study Cover

Cognitive task performance in sitting and standing: A pilot study

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|Nov 2023

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Language: English
Page range: 249 - 255
Submitted on: Feb 2, 2023
Accepted on: Oct 2, 2023
Published on: Nov 1, 2023
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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