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SPINE CURVATURE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL: A PILOT STUDY IN YOUNG ADULTS

Cyril Grus
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Eva Lukáčová
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Gabriela Škrečková
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Rút Lenková
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Matúš Kozel
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,
Michal Macej
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  1. Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Care, University of Presov, Slovakia
Health Prob Civil.
Online publish date: 2025/09/17
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