Mayooran S, Nanayakkara S.D.I, Rajaratne A.A.J and Kotakadeniya H.M.S.R.B. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Injuries Related to Running: A Study among Runners in Sri Lanka.
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running injuries, injury prevalence, Sri Lankan runners
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