Biomechanical model to optimize unilateral blade running

• Main Author: Luque Martin-Sacristan, Araceli (author)
• Other Authors: Bergsma, O.K. (mentor), van der Helm, F.C.T. (graduation committee), Geijtenbeek, T. (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution)
• Format: Master Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Reykjavík; Utt
• Online Access: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ff408e81-f996-4914-9bd4-4b1cfc78b401

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