National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Preparticipation Physical Examinations and Disqualifying Conditions
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National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: Preparticipation physical examinations and disqualifying conditions.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Athletic Training
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1062-6050
DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-48.6.05