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The mechanical effect of kinesiology tape on rounded shoulder posture in seated male workers: a single-blinded randomized controlled pilot study

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Pages 120-125 | Received 30 Apr 2013, Accepted 27 Jun 2014, Published online: 29 Sep 2014

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