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RESEARCH LETTER
Selected range of motion measures including fifth metacarpophalangeal joint extension, and handgrip strength across menstrual cycle phases in young, physically active women
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Department of Clinical Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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Department of Biomedical Sciences and Physical Medicine, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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Students’ Scientific Association on the Analysis of the Influence of Pregnancy on the Musculoskeletal System, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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Institute of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, Department of Clinical Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Submission date: 2026-09-25
Final revision date: 2026-10-12
Acceptance date: 2026-11-03
Online publication date: 2026-10-31
Corresponding author
Marta A. Grychtoł
Department of Clinical Physiotherapy Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
Department of Clinical Physiotherapy Academy of Physical Education in Katowice, Katowice, Poland
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