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An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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RESEARCH REPORT

The effects of gender, age, and body mass index on standing lumbar curvature in persons without current low back pain

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Pages 229-237 | Accepted 11 Nov 2005, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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