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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 6, 1990 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Microwave irradiation of the human forearm and hand

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Pages 171-177 | Accepted 01 Jul 1990, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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