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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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DESCRIPTIVE REPORT

Low back pain during pregnancy in Iranian women: Prevalence and risk factors

, PhD, PT, , EdD, PT, , PhD, PT, , Bsc, PT & , PhD
Pages 40-48 | Accepted 16 Oct 2008, Published online: 12 Jan 2010

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