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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Use of physical performance tests in a group of Brazilian Portuguese-speaking individuals with low back pain

Inácio Teixeira da Cunha-FilhoCentro Universitário de Belo Horizonte, Av. Prof. Mario Werneck, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, BrazilCorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD,
Fernanda Corsino LimaCentro Universitário de Belo Horizonte, Av. Prof. Mario Werneck, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
, PT,
Frank Ross GuimarãesCentro Universitário de Belo Horizonte, Av. Prof. Mario Werneck, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
, PT &
Henrique Raphael LeiteCentro Universitário de Belo Horizonte, Av. Prof. Mario Werneck, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
, PT
Pages 49-55 | Accepted 31 Oct 2008, Published online: 12 Jan 2010

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