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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 7
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Case Report

Treatment of a brachial plexus injury using kinesiotape and exercise

, PT, DSc, MA, PCS
Pages 490-496 | Accepted 22 Nov 2009, Published online: 22 Jul 2010

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