I have my background from the National Sports Confederation and have been working in the regional organization Jämtland/Härjedalen, in Swedish University Sports Federation and the Swedish Equestrian Federation. Graduated in physical therapy in 1984 and after graduation I worked as a clinician for over 20 years, most recently as an ergonomist/physiotherapist in the air force base at Frösön. I took the degree as a PhD in Sports Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, 2003 and completed post-doc studies in Griffith University, Australia in 2006-07 and the Vårdal Institute in Lund in 2008-09. I got the position as an Associate Professor in rehabilitation science at Lund University and Mid Sweden University in 2008, and further to Professor of Sports Science at Mid Sweden University in February 2011. I am employed at Linnaeus University as a professor of Sports Science since July 2017. I am a double specialized physiotherapist with focus on Sports Medicine and load Ergonomics. My research and publications are in area of public health, Physical activity, prevention, sports medicine and rehabilitation.
My ongoing research projects
Publications
Article in journal (Refereed)
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Karlsson, E., Alricsson, M., Melin, A.K. (2023). Symptoms of eating disorders and low energy availability in recreational active female runners. BMJ Open sport & exercise medicine. 9 (3).
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Lygnegård, F., Alricsson, M., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A. (2023). Upper Secondary School Pupils' Experience of a Lifestyle Plan Based on Physical Power, Mental Harmony, and Social Capacity.. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20 (5).
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Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Enberg, A., Pojskić, H., Gilic, B., Sekulic, D., et al. (2022). Association between Physical Fitness, Physical Activity Level and Sense of Coherence in Swedish Adolescents : An Analysis of Age and Sex Differences. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19 (19).
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Yohannes, H., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Alricsson, M. (2022). Health profile with body mass index and physical fitness in Swedish adolescents : a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 34 (6). 451-458.
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Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Pojskić, H., Gilic, B., Sekulic, D., Alricsson, M. (2022). Physical Fitness, Dietary Habits and Substance Misuse : A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Associations in 7,600 Swedish Adolescents. Physical Activity and Health. 6 (1). 26-37.
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Westin, M., Löfgren Harringe, M., Engström, B., Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2020). Prevention of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Competitive Adolescent Alpine Skiers. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2. 1-7.
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Gustafsson, T., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Alricsson, M. (2020). ACL diagnosis – The correlation between Rolimeter and MRI. Sports Orthopedics and Traumatology. 36 (3). 278-283.
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Lundgårdh, F., Svensson, K., Alricsson, M. (2020). Epidemiology of hip- and groin injuries in Swedish male first football league. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 28 (4). 1325-1332.
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Eckerman, M., Svensson, K., Edman, G., Alricsson, M. (2020). The Relationship Between Personality Traits and Muscle Injuries in Swedish Elite Male Football Players. Journal of sport rehabilitation. 29 (6). 783-788.
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Ekström, A., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Björklund, G., Alricsson, M. (2019). The effects of introducing Tabata interval training and stability exercises to school children as a school-based intervention program. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 31 (4). 1-11.
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Svensson, K., Eckerman, M., Alricsson, M., Magounakis, T., Werner, S. (2018). Muscle injuries of the dominant or non-dominant leg in male football players at elite level. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 26 (3). 933-937.
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Hildingsson, M., Tranaeus Fitzgerald, U., Alricsson, M. (2018). Perceived motivational factors for female football players during rehabilitation after sports injury : a qualitative interview study. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 14 (2). 199-206.
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Svensson, K., Alricsson, M., Olausson, M., Werner, S. (2018). Physical performance tests : relationship of risk factors for muscle injuries in elite level male football players. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 14 (2). 282-288.
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Westin, M., Harringe, M.L., Engström, B., Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2018). Risk Factors for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury in Competitive Adolescent Alpine Skiers. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM). 6 (4).
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Ericsson, D., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Andersson, E., Alricsson, M. (2017). Test-retest reliability of repeated knee laxity measurements in the acute phase following a knee trauma using a Rolimeter. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 13 (5). 550-558.
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Sinclair, C., Svantesson, U., Sjöström, R., Alricsson, M. (2017). Differences in Pes Planus and Pes Cavus subtalar eversion/inversion before and after prolonged running, using a two-dimensional digital analysis. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 13 (2). 232-239.
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Hébert-Losier, K., Wessman, C., Alricsson, M., Svantesson, U. (2017). Updated reliability and normative values for the standing heel-rise test in healthy adults. Physiotherapy. 103 (4). 446-452.
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Björklund, G., Alricsson, M., Svantesson, U. (2017). Using bilateral functional and anthropometric tests to define symmetry in cross-country skiers. Journal of Human Kinetics. 60 (1). 9-18.
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Norlin, T., Traneus Fitzgerald, U., Alricsson, M. (2016). Barriers to and possibilities of returning to play after a severe soccer injury : A qualitative study. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 18 (3). 179-184.
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Svensson, K., Alricsson, M., Karneback, G., Magounakis, T., Werner, S. (2016). Muscle injuries of the lower extremity : a comparison between young and old male elite soccer players. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 24 (7). 2293-2299.
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Kahlin, Y., Werner, S., Edman, G., Raustorp, A., Alricsson, M. (2016). Physical self-esteem and personality traits in Swedish physically inactive female high school students : an intervention study. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 28 (4). 363-372.
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Alricsson, M., Björklund, G., Cronholm, M., Olsson, O., Viklund, P., et al. (2016). Spinal alignment, mobility of the hip and thoracic spine and prevalence of low back pain in young elite cross-country skiers.. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 12 (1). 21-28.
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Nilsson, T., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Alricsson, M. (2016). Injury profile among elite male youth soccer players in a Swedish first league. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 12 (2). 83-89.
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Alricsson, M., Björklund, G., Ekström, A., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A. (2016). Introducing Tabata intervals and stability exercises in school children by a school-based study. European Journal of Public Health. 26. 417-417.
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Johansson, A., Svantesson, U., Tannerstedt, J., Alricsson, M. (2016). Prevalence of shoulder pain in Swedish flatwater kayakers and its relation to range of motion and scapula stability of the shoulder joint. Journal of Sports Sciences. 34 (10). 951-958.
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Hallquist, C., Fitzgerald, U.T., Alricsson, M. (2016). Responsibility for child and adolescent's psychosocial support associated with severe sports injuries.. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 12 (6). 589-597.
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Bele, S., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Sjöström, R., Alricsson, M. (2015). Experiences of returning to elite beach volleyball after shoulder injury. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 11 (4). 204-210.
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Johansson, L., Westin, M., Levin, L., Edman, G., Alricsson, M., et al. (2015). Personality Traits in Swedish High School Alpine Skier : A Comparison between Injured and Uninjured Skiers. Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy. 5 (4).
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Svantesson, U., Jones, J., Wolbert, K., Alricsson, M. (2015). Impact of Physical Activity on the Self-Perceived Quality of Life in Non-Frail Older Adults. Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 7 (8). 585-593.
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Podlog, L., Gustafsson, H., Skoog, T., Gao, Z., Maria, W., et al. (2015). Need satisfaction, motivation, and engagement among high-performance youth athletes : A multiple mediation analysis. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 13 (4). 415-433.
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Svantesson, U., Babagbemi, B., Foster, L., Alricsson, M. (2014). Influences on modern multifactorial falls prevention interventions and fear of falling in non-frail older adults : a literature review. Journal of Clinical Medicine Research. 6 (5). 314-320.
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Kahlin, Y., Werner, S., Alricsson, M. (2014). A Physical Activity Program for Swedish Physically Inactive Female High School Students : A Controlled Intervention Study. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 11 (6). 1162-1169.
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Fröberg, A., Alricsson, M., Ahnesjö, J. (2014). Awareness of current recommendations and guidlines regarding strength training for youth. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 26 (4). 517-523.
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Nordahl, B., Sjöström, R., Westin, M., Werne, S., Alricsson, M. (2014). Experiences of returning to elite alpine skiing after ACL injury and ACL reconstruction. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 26 (1). 69-77.
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Alricsson, M. (2013). Physical Activity Why and How?. Journal of Biosafety & Health Education. 1. e111.
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Sjöström, R., Asplund, R., Alricsson, M. (2013). Evaluation of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program with emphasis on musculoskeletal disorders : A 5-year follow-up. Work : A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation. 45 (2). 175-182.
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Pagels, P., Raustorp, A., Archer, T., Lidman, U., Alricsson, M. (2012). Influence of moderate, daily,physical activity upon body composition and blood lipid profile in swedish adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 9. 867-874.
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Sjöström, R., Asplund, R., Alricsson, M. (2012). Back to work : evaluation of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program with emphasis on mental symptoms; A two-year follow up. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 5. 145-151.
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Westin, M., Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2012). Injury profile of competitive alpine skiers : a five-year cohort study. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 20 (6). 1175-1181.
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Sjöström, R., Melin-Johansson, C., Asplund, R., Alricsson, M. (2011). Barriers to and possibilities of returning to work after a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme : A qualitative interview study. Work : A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation. 39 (3). 243-250.
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Sjöström, R., Asplund, R., Alricsson, M. (2010). Two year outcome of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme focused on range of motion of the neck and back. Work : A journal of Prevention, Assessment and rehabilitation. 37 (4). 341-348.
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Molin, I., Alricsson, M. (2009). Physical activity and health among adolescents with cerebral palsy in Sweden. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 21 (4). 623-633.
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Raustorp, A., Archer, T., Svensson, K., Perlinger, T., Alricsson, M. (2009). Physical self esteem- A five year follow up study on Swedish adolescents.. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 21 (4). 497-508.
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Kahlin, Y., Werner, S., Romild, U., Alricsson, M. (2009). Self-related health, physical activity, BMI and musculoskeletal complaints - a comparison between foreign and Swedish high school students. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 21 (3). 327-341.
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Alricsson, M., Landstad, B., Romild, U., Gundersen, K. (2008). Physical activity, health, BMI and body complaints in high school students. Minerva Pediatrica. 60 (1). 19-25.
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Reichard, Y.K., Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2008). Self-related health, physical activity and musculoskeletal complaints in Swedish high school students. Minerva Pediatrica. 60 (3). 263-271.
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Alricsson, M., Domalewski, D., Romild, U., Asplund, R. (2008). Physical activity, health, body mass index, sleeping habits and bodycomplaints in Australian senior high school students. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 20 (4). 501-512.
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Sjöström, R., Alricsson, M., Asplund, R. (2008). Back to work - evaluation of multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme with emphasis on musculoskeletal disorders. A two year follow-up. Disability and Rehabilitation. 30 (9). 649-655.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2006). Young elite cross-country skiers and low back pain : A 5-year study. Physical Therapy in Sport. 7 (4). 181-184.
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Alricsson, M., Landstad, B., Romild, U., Werner, S. (2006). Self-related health, physical activity and complaints in Swedish high school students. Scientific World Journal. 6. 816-826.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2005). Self-reported health, physical activity and prevalence of complaints in elite cross-country skiers and matched controls. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 45 (4). 547-552.
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Alricsson, M., Harms-Ringdahl, K., Larsson, B., Linder, J., Werner, S. (2004). Neck muscle strength and endurance in fighter pilots : effects of a supervised training program. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine. 75 (1). 23-28.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2004). The effect of pre-season dance training on physical indices and back pain in elite cross-country skiers : a prospective controlled intervention study. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38 (2). 148-153.
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Alricsson, M., Harms-Ringdahl, K., Eriksson, K., Werner, S. (2003). The effect of dance training on joint mobility, muscle flexibility, speed and agility in young cross-country skiers, : a prospective controlled intervention study.. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 13 (4). 237-243.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2002). Reliability tests of joint motion and muscle flexibility of the hip.. Nordisk fysioterapi. 6 (3). 119-124.
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Alricsson, M., Harms-Ringdahl, K., Schüldt, K., Ekholm, J., Linder, J. (2001). Mobility, muscular strength and endurance in the cervical spine in Swedish air force pilots. Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine. 72 (4). 336-342.
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Alricsson, M., Harms-Ringdahl, K., Werner, S. (2001). Reliability of sports related functional tests with emphasis on speed and agility in young athletes.. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 11 (4). 229-232.
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Conference paper (Refereed)
- Ericsson, D., Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Alricsson, M. (2016). Knee laxity measurement in acute knee trauma and ACL evaluation with the Rolimeter.. British Journal of Sports Medicine, Vol 50, Issue 22.
- Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Eriksson, D., Alricsson, M. (2016). Knee laxity measurement in acute knee trauma and ACL evaluation with the Rolimeter.. .
Chapter in book (Refereed)
- Alricsson, M., Kahlin, Y. (2016). Physical activity and Health in Adolescents. Sedentary Lifestyle : Predictive Factors, Health Risks and Physiological Implications. New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.. 115-130.
- Alricsson, M., Domalewski, D., Romild, U., Asplund, R. (2009). Health, sleeping Habits and Physical activity. Obesity and Adolescence : A Public Health Concern. New york, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.. 95-105.
- Alricsson, M., Domalewski, D. (2008). Physical activity, health and prevalence of overweight and musculoskeletal complaints in young women. Exercise and Women's Health Research. New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.. 143-155.
- Alricsson, M., Landstad, B. (2007). Physical activity, self-related health and complaints in adolescents. Adolescent behaviour research: International perspectives. New York, Nova Science Publishers, Inc.. 119-128.
Article, review/survey (Refereed)
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Svensson, K., Alricsson, M., Eckerman, M., Magounakis, T., Werner, S. (2016). The correlation between the imaging characteristics of hamstring injury and time required before returning to sports : a literature review.. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation. 12 (3). 134-142.
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Archer, T., Svensson, K., Alricsson, M. (2012). Physical exercise ameliorates deficits induced by traumatic brain injury. Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 125 (5). 293-302.
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Article in journal (Other academic)
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Kahlin, Y., Alricsson, M. (2011). Inaktiva flickor aktiveras. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. 20 (3). 70-71.
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Hafsteinsson Östenberg, A., Frisk Bengtsson, T., Weslien, E., Alricsson, M. (2011). Oklart om bäst i test ger mest. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. 20 (3). 59-62.
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Fröberg, A., Ahnesjö, J., Alricsson, M. (2011). Ledare tveksamma tillstyrketräningsråd för barn. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. (4). 47-50.
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Svensson, K., Alricsson, M. (2011). Rehabiliteringstiden på väg att fastställa. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. 20 (3). 63-65.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2004). Dansträning ger längdskidåkare mindre ryggbesvär.. Svensk Idrottsmedicin. 23 (2). 23-26.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2004). Hälsa, aktivitetsgrad och besvärsfrekvens bland längdskidåkare vid Sveriges riksskidgymnasier.. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. 13 (1). 22-24.
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Alricsson, M., Werner, S. (2002). Dansträning för längdskidåkare : får jag lov, Per Elofsson?. Svensk Idrottsforskning : Organ för Centrum för Idrottsforskning. 11 (4). 77-79.
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Article in journal (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
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Alricsson, M. (2004). Dans ger friskare ryggar hos längdåkare. Glid. (4).
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Alricsson, M. (1999). Dans ger bättre resultat i skidspåren?. Svensk skidsport.
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