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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 9, 1993 - Issue 4
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Original Article

The cervical contribution to arm pain in a sample of industrial workers

Pages 223-234 | Accepted 01 Jul 1993, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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