Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 283-291 , July 2010

Jumping Mechanography: A Potential Tool for Sarcopenia Evaluation in Older Individuals

Received 21 January 2010 ,Revised 4 April 2010 ,Accepted 4 April 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jocd.2010.04.002

Journal of Clinical Densitometry
Volume 13, Issue 3 , Pages 283-291 , July 2010

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