The Impact of Environmental Factors on Injuries in Recreational Skiing: In Response to “Association of Temperature and Cloud Conditions with Skiing and Snowboard Injuries” by Smith et al
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The Impact of Environmental Factors on Injuries in Recreational Skiing: In Response to “Association of Temperature and Cloud Conditions with Skiing and Snowboard Injuries” by Smith et al
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