Implementing Ultrasound Imaging for the Assessment of Muscle and Tendon Properties in Elite Sports: Practical Aspects, Methodological Considerations and Future Directions
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Implementing Ultrasound Imaging for the Assessment of Muscle and Tendon Properties in Elite Sports: Practical Aspects, Methodological Considerations and Future Directions
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SPORTS MEDICINE
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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2021-03-08
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10.1007/s40279-021-01436-7
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