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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
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CASE REPORT

T2 radiculopathy: A differential screen for upper extremity radicular pain

, DPT, ND, PhD, FAAOMPT
Pages 75-85 | Accepted 14 May 2012, Published online: 11 Jul 2012

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