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• Fyfe, S., 'Thoracic spine flexibility exercises: How two rowers used thoracic spine flexibility exercises to relieve pain and continue competing' [online], in Sports Injury Bulletin, Electric Word plc, UK. More information here.
• Safety on the water - a few reminders [online], Rowing WA, Australia. More information here.

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