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Potential difficulties in the evaluation of motor strategies using EMG patterns

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Commentary onGottliebGerald L., CorcosDaniel M., and AgarwalGyan C. (1989) Strategies for the control of voluntary movements with one mechanical degree of freedom. BBS 12: 189–250.

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Warren G. Darling
Warren G. Darling
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Department of Exercise Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 14 , Issue 2 , June 1991, pp. 352 - 353
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