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Poor statistical reporting and spin in neuromuscular fatigue research

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  1. Neuroscience Research Australia, Margarete Ainsworth Building, Randwick, Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia

    Martin E. Héroux & Simon C. Gandevia

  2. School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia

    Martin E. Héroux

  3. Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia

    Simon C. Gandevia

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Héroux, M.E., Gandevia, S.C. Poor statistical reporting and spin in neuromuscular fatigue research. Eur J Appl Physiol 119, 2119–2120 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-019-04193-8

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