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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Report

Effect of dry needling on radial tunnel syndrome: A case report

, DPT, M.Sc PT, C-OMPT, CAFS, Cert. (DNT)
Pages 373-382 | Received 13 Jul 2016, Accepted 20 Aug 2017, Published online: 23 Feb 2018

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