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

Anatomical distribution of musculoskeletal disorders following a road traffic collision in litigants presenting to physiotherapists within a private-clinic in North-East England

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Pages 873-883 | Received 22 Jun 2017, Accepted 12 Dec 2017, Published online: 16 Apr 2018

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