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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 8, 1992 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Manual Traction Versus Isometric Exercises in Patients with Herniated Intervertebral Lumbar Discs

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Pages 207-213 | Accepted 01 Mar 1992, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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