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Tibialis posterior strength and lower extremity kinematics in Kathak dancers with pronated feet: A biomechanical analysis Cover

Tibialis posterior strength and lower extremity kinematics in Kathak dancers with pronated feet: A biomechanical analysis

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|Mar 2026

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Language: English
Page range: 44 - 53
Submitted on: Aug 4, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 9, 2026
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Published on: Mar 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Yasmeen Imtiaz Gousebasha, Abinaya Anbalagan, Sowmiya Meganathan, published by University of Physical Education in Warsaw
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