Bungee running--a new sport but old injuries.
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Bungee running, a new sport related to bungee jumping, is fast becoming more common. This report of two cases of injury associated with it shows the need for safety precautions during the game.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of sports medicine
دوره 28 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994