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Connective tissue diseases and related disorders

Pool-based exercise for amelioration of pain in adults with fibromyalgia syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 904-911 | Received 12 May 2020, Accepted 12 Sep 2020, Published online: 25 Feb 2021

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