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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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A systematic review of posture and psychosocial factors as contributors to upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents

, BSc, MSc (Physiotherapy), , BSc, MSc & , BSc, MSc (Physiotherapy), PhD (Adelaide Australia)
Pages 221-242 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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