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Original Article

Mechanical efficacy of the mobilising cervical support device (Mbrace)

J. Zapletal Radiology Department, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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M. A. Van Duijn Physical Therapy Department, Ijmuiden, The Netherlands
Pages 274-277 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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