Acta Med. 2008, 51: 129-137

https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2017.14

Measuring the Balance Control System – Review

Jitka Jančová

Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Czech Republic: Department of Sport Medicine and Adapted Physical Education

Received January 1, 2008
Accepted September 1, 2008

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