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Upper limb tremor variability in elite sport dancers: The influence of competitive simulation

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|Jun 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 219 - 228
Submitted on: Apr 10, 2025
Accepted on: May 21, 2025
Published on: Jun 21, 2025
Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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