Wavelet Analysis of the Vertical Ground Reaction Force Acting on the Forefoot (vGRF_F) During the Romberg Test
By: Adam Czaplicki and Marcin Śliwa
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Submitted on: Jul 29, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 29, 2026
Published on: Sep 25, 2026
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