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Professional Theoretical Article

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Theorizing bodily dialogs – reflection on knowledge production in phenomenological research
Gunn Engelsrud & Susanne Rosberg
Pages: 1833-1842
Published online: 11 May 2021
AbstractforTheorizing bodily dialogs – reflection on knowledge production in phenomenological research | Full Text | References | PDF (300.3 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Patient-centeredness in Physiotherapy – A literature mapping review
Louise Søgaard Hansen, Jeanette Præstegaard & Sine Lehn-Christiansen
Pages: 1843-1856
Published online: 07 Jun 2021
AbstractforPatient-centeredness in Physiotherapy – A literature mapping review | Full Text | References | PDF (961 KB) | EPUB
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Systematic Review

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A systematic review of using electrical stimulation to improve clinical outcomes after hip fractures
Paul Davison, Rianne Wilkinson, Jordan Miller & Mohammad Auais
Pages: 1857-1875
Published online: 23 Apr 2021
AbstractforA systematic review of using electrical stimulation to improve clinical outcomes after hip fractures | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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The utilization and effects of filiform dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review
Dhinu J. Jayaseelan DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Brian T. Faller ATC & Melinda H. Avery DPT, PT
Pages: 1876-1888
Published online: 27 Apr 2021
AbstractforThe utilization and effects of filiform dry needling in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (369.7 KB) | EPUB
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Psychological impairments in individuals with history of ankle sprain: a systematic review
Katherine A. Bain PT, DPT, Matthew C. Hoch PhD, ATC, Kyle B. Kosik PhD, Phillip A. Gribble PhD & Johanna M. Hoch PhD
Pages: 1889-1907
Published online: 26 Apr 2021
AbstractforPsychological impairments in individuals with history of ankle sprain: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Relationship between handgrip strength and lung function in adults: a systematic review
Nnamdi Mgbemena, Anne Jones & Anthony S. Leicht
Pages: 1908-1927
Published online: 18 Apr 2021
AbstractforRelationship between handgrip strength and lung function in adults: a systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (454.1 KB) | EPUB
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Research Report

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Effects of a short eight Tai Chi-forms for the pre-frail elderly people in senior living communities
Yujie Ge, Howe Liu, Qingwen Wu, Anju Chen, Zhipeng Gao, Fengmei Xing & Guangtian Liu
Pages: 1928-1936
Published online: 02 Jun 2021
AbstractforEffects of a short eight Tai Chi-forms for the pre-frail elderly people in senior living communities | Full Text | References | PDF (423.2 KB) | EPUB
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Slow chest compression acutely reduces dynamic hyperinflation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized cross-over trial
Anelise Bauer Munari MSc, PT, Raysa Silva Venâncio MSc, PT, Aline Almeida Gulart PhD, PT, Jaqueline Aparecida Da Silveira MSc, PT, Suelen Roberta Klein MSc, PT, Ana Carolina Martins PT & Anamaria Fleig Mayer PhD, PT
Pages: 1937-1945
Published online: 08 Apr 2021
AbstractforSlow chest compression acutely reduces dynamic hyperinflation in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized cross-over trial | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Exercise in patients with hip osteoarthritis – effects on muscle and functional performance: A randomized trial
Theresa Bieler PhD, PT, Asker Lau Røn Kristensen MHS, PT, Mette Nyberg MHS, PT, S. Peter Magnusson DMSc, PT, Michael Kjaer MD & Nina Beyer PhD, PT
Pages: 1946-1957
Published online: 06 May 2021
AbstractforExercise in patients with hip osteoarthritis – effects on muscle and functional performance: A randomized trial | Full Text | References | PDF (826 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of various types of ultrasound therapy in hip osteoarthritis - a double-blind, randomized, controlled, follow-up study
Márta Király, Edina Gömöri, Rita Kiss, Noémi Nógrádi, Nóra Nusser, Katalin Hodosi & Tamás Bender
Pages: 1958-1968
Published online: 10 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffects of various types of ultrasound therapy in hip osteoarthritis - a double-blind, randomized, controlled, follow-up study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Acute effects of expiratory positive airway pressure on exercise tolerance in patients with COPD
Hugo L. Pereira, Danielle S. Vieira, Raquel R. Britto, Lailane S. Da Silva, Giane A. Ribeiro-Samora, Bianca L. Carmona, Guilherme A. Fregonezi & Verônica F. Parreira
Pages: 1969-1977
Published online: 22 Apr 2021
AbstractforAcute effects of expiratory positive airway pressure on exercise tolerance in patients with COPD | Full Text | References | PDF (636.9 KB) | EPUB
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“SingStrong”: Singing for better lung health in COPD – A pilot study
Roisin Cahalan, James Green, Ciara Meade & Anne Griffin
Pages: 1978-1986
Published online: 31 Mar 2021
Abstractfor“SingStrong”: Singing for better lung health in COPD – A pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (485.5 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Effects of back extensor and hip abductor fatigue on dynamic postural stability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A case-control study
Shirin Tajali, Narges Roozbehfar, Mohammad Mehravar, Shahin Goharpey & Khadije Gayem
Pages: 1987-1995
Published online: 21 Apr 2021
AbstractforEffects of back extensor and hip abductor fatigue on dynamic postural stability in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A case-control study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Does body scanning through visual imagery improve perception and function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament-reconstruction? An exploratory study
Olav Amundsen, Cobie Starcevich, Even Johansen Frisell, Tom Nordal, Sian Williams, Tim Mitchell & Darren Beales
Pages: 1996-2006
Published online: 17 Mar 2021
AbstractforDoes body scanning through visual imagery improve perception and function in patients after anterior cruciate ligament-reconstruction? An exploratory study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Augmented behavioral medicine competencies in physical therapy students’ clinical reasoning with a targeted curriculum: a final-semester cohort-comparison study
Maria Elvén, Elizabeth Dean & Anne Söderlund
Pages: 2007-2018
Published online: 04 Mar 2021
AbstractforAugmented behavioral medicine competencies in physical therapy students’ clinical reasoning with a targeted curriculum: a final-semester cohort-comparison study | Full Text | References | PDF (398.3 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Knowledge translation intervention increased the use of outcome measures by physical therapists in inpatient rehabilitation
Wendy Romney PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, Michelle Wormley PT, PhD, Diana Veneri PT, EdD, Andrea Oberlander PT, DPT, Peter Grevelding PT, MSPT, NCS, Jennifer Rice PT, MPT & Jennifer Moore PT, DHS, NCS
Pages: 2019-2028
Published online: 12 Mar 2021
AbstractforKnowledge translation intervention increased the use of outcome measures by physical therapists in inpatient rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (982.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Moderate reliability of the lateral step down test amongst experienced and novice physical therapists
Cody Mansfield PT, DPT, ATC, OCS, Claire Spech BS, Katherine Rethman PT, DPT, SCS, Sarah Clagg PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, Adam Ingle PT, DPT, SCS, Adrian Largent BS, Thanvi Vatti BA, Matt Morrow BS, Lucas VanEtten PT, DPT, OCS & Matthew Briggs PT, DPT, ATC, PhD, SCS
Pages: 2029-2037
Published online: 06 May 2021
AbstractforModerate reliability of the lateral step down test amongst experienced and novice physical therapists | Full Text | References | PDF (569.4 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Heart Disease: Findings from an International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS)
Ala’ S. Aburub, Susan P. Phillips, Mayis Aldughmi, Carmen-Lucia Curcio, Ricardo Oliveira Guerra & Mohammad Auais
Pages: 2038-2051
Published online: 17 Mar 2021
AbstractforFear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Heart Disease: Findings from an International Mobility in Aging Study (IMIAS) | Full Text | References | PDF (401.8 KB) | EPUB
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Influence of clinical experience on accuracy and safety of obliquus capitus inferior dry needling in unembalmed cadavers
Gary A. Kearns PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, Troy L. Hooper PT, PhD, Jean-Michel Brismée PT, ScD, Brad Allen PT, ScD, Micah Lierly PT, DPT, Kerry K. Gilbert PT, ScD, Timothy J. Pendergrass PT, ScD & Deborah Edwards PT, DPT
Pages: 2052-2061
Published online: 15 Mar 2021
AbstractforInfluence of clinical experience on accuracy and safety of obliquus capitus inferior dry needling in unembalmed cadavers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB
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Mixed Methods Design

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Therapists’ perceptions and attitudes in facial palsy rehabilitation therapy: A mixed methods study
Martinus M. van Veen MD, PhD, Britt W.T ten Hoope MD, Tessa E. Bruins MD, Roy E. Stewart PhD, Paul M.N. Werker MD, PhD & Pieter U. Dijkstra PT. PhD
Pages: 2062-2072
Published online: 23 Apr 2021
AbstractforTherapists’ perceptions and attitudes in facial palsy rehabilitation therapy: A mixed methods study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Knowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study
Christian J. Barton PhD, PT, Allison M. Ezzat PhD, PT, Emily C. Bell PT, Michael Skovdal Rathleff PhD, PT, Joanne L. Kemp PhD, PT & Kay M. Crossley PhD, PT
Pages: 2073-2085
Published online: 19 Apr 2021
AbstractforKnowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study | Full Text | References | PDF (3.5 MB) | EPUB
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Qualitative Research Report

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Stewardship of physiotherapy services in Iran: common pitfalls and policy solutions
Saeed Shahabi PhD, Dimitrios Skempes PhD, PT, Parviz Mojgani MD, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani MD & Seyed Taghi Heydari PhD
Pages: 2086-2099
Published online: 24 Mar 2021
AbstractforStewardship of physiotherapy services in Iran: common pitfalls and policy solutions | Full Text | References | PDF (970.6 KB) | EPUB
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Development of autonomy on placement: perceptions of physiotherapy students and educators in Australia and the United Kingdom
Lynn Clouder PhD, BSc(hons), PT, NTF, Mark Jones MSc, PT, Grad Dip Advan Manip Ther, Shylie Mackintosh PhD, PT & Arinola Adefila PhD, MBA
Pages: 2100-2110
Published online: 10 Mar 2021
AbstractforDevelopment of autonomy on placement: perceptions of physiotherapy students and educators in Australia and the United Kingdom | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Norwegian physiotherapy teachers’ experience from working in a partnership project in Sudan - A case study approach
Mildrid Haugland MSc, PT, Mette M. Aanes PhD, Gail Jensen PhD, PT, FAPTA, FNAP & Omeima Salih PhD
Pages: 2111-2121
Published online: 19 Apr 2021
AbstractforNorwegian physiotherapy teachers’ experience from working in a partnership project in Sudan - A case study approach | Full Text | References | PDF (480.6 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Embodied Knowledge – the Phenomenon of Subjective Health Complaints reflected upon by Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy specialists
Kirsten Ekerholt & Astrid Bergland
Pages: 2122-2133
Published online: 07 May 2021
AbstractforEmbodied Knowledge – the Phenomenon of Subjective Health Complaints reflected upon by Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy specialists | Full Text | References | PDF (300.9 KB) | EPUB
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Open Access
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Physiotherapists’ views on their role in self-management approaches: A qualitative systematic review
Clare Killingback, Mark Thompson, Sarah Chipperfield, Carol Clark & Jonathan Williams
Pages: 2134-2148
Published online: 05 Apr 2021
AbstractforPhysiotherapists’ views on their role in self-management approaches: A qualitative systematic review | Full Text | References | PDF (332.1 KB) | EPUB
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Physical therapy processes-interactions between a physical therapist and an older client with dementia
Masami Yokogawa PhD, PT, Yoshimi Taniguchi PhD, RN & Yumi Yoneda PT
Pages: 2149-2159
Published online: 14 Apr 2021
AbstractforPhysical therapy processes-interactions between a physical therapist and an older client with dementia | Full Text | References | PDF (398.1 KB) | EPUB
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Exploring the workplace mentorship needs of new-graduate physiotherapists: a qualitative study
Andrew Lao PT, Sarah Wilesmith PT & Roma Forbes PT
Pages: 2160-2169
Published online: 21 Apr 2021
AbstractforExploring the workplace mentorship needs of new-graduate physiotherapists: a qualitative study | Full Text | References | PDF (478.7 KB) | EPUB
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Descriptive Report

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The Relationship of One Leg Standing Duration to GMFM Scores and to Stance Phase of Walking in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Gamze Ertürk MSc, PT, Nazif Ekin Akalan PhD, PT, Halenur Evrendilek MSc, PT, Gülşah Karaca MSc, PT & Fuat Bilgili MD, PhD
Pages: 2170-2174
Published online: 07 May 2021
AbstractforThe Relationship of One Leg Standing Duration to GMFM Scores and to Stance Phase of Walking in Children with Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy | Full Text | References | PDF (670 KB) | EPUB
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Norwegian version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Stacey Haukeland-Parker, Eivind Hasvik, Lars-Petter Jelsness-Jørgensen, Surinder Birring & Hege Hølmo Johannessen
Pages: 2175-2184
Published online: 10 Apr 2021
AbstractforCross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Norwegian version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Full Text | References | PDF (531 KB) | EPUB
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Responsiveness and the minimal important change of Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score in Persian patients with knee osteoarthritis following physiotherapy intervention
Neda Mostafaee PhD, PT, Farideh Nourollahi MSc, PT, Javid Mostamand PhD, PT & Hossein Negahban PhD, PT
Pages: 2185-2194
Published online: 18 May 2021
AbstractforResponsiveness and the minimal important change of Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score in Persian patients with knee osteoarthritis following physiotherapy intervention | Full Text | References | PDF (324.1 KB) | EPUB
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Thoracic movement screening in adults with cystic fibrosis: reliability of the Manchester musculoskeletal screening tool
Nicola Hodgson MSc, BSc (Hons) PT, Julia Taylor BSc (Hons) PT, Jane Ashbrook MSc, BSc (Hons) PT, Peter Goodwin PhD, PT, Rowland Bright-Thomas MB, MD & Jenny Caunt PhD, PT
Pages: 2195-2201
Published online: 06 Apr 2021
AbstractforThoracic movement screening in adults with cystic fibrosis: reliability of the Manchester musculoskeletal screening tool | Full Text | References | PDF (269.2 KB) | EPUB
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Arabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the low back pain knowledge questionnaire
Saddam Kanaan, Hana’a Khraise, Khader A. Almhdawi, Jamil Natour, Alaa O. Oteir & Zaid M. Mansour
Pages: 2202-2212
Published online: 23 Mar 2021
AbstractforArabic translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the low back pain knowledge questionnaire | Full Text | References | PDF (644.8 KB) | EPUB
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Functional Tests As Predictors Of Balance, Fear, And Risk Of Falling In Healthy Subjects
Talyta Garbelotto Veras, Aline Almeida Gulart, Raysa Silva Venâncio, Suelen Roberta Klein, Anelise Bauer Munari, Pâmela Da Rosa Heinz & Anamaria Fleig Mayer
Pages: 2213-2221
Published online: 07 Mar 2021
AbstractforFunctional Tests As Predictors Of Balance, Fear, And Risk Of Falling In Healthy Subjects | Full Text | References | PDF (425.4 KB) | EPUB
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Generalized joint hypermobility and risk of pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: does body mass index matter?
Hilde Stendal Robinson, Anne Lindgren & Elisabeth Krefting Bjelland
Pages: 2222-2229
Published online: 14 Apr 2021
AbstractforGeneralized joint hypermobility and risk of pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy: does body mass index matter? | Full Text | References | PDF (288.9 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report

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Physical Therapy Interventions in a Patient with Nontraumatic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Metastatic Lung Cancer: A Case Report
Amanda Kelch & Cathy Harro
Pages: 2230-2240
Published online: 17 May 2021
AbstractforPhysical Therapy Interventions in a Patient with Nontraumatic Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Secondary to Metastatic Lung Cancer: A Case Report | Full Text | References | PDF (433 KB) | EPUB
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Heavy resistance training in the management of hip pain in older adults: A case series
Marnie Cranmer PT, DPT, OCS & Zach Walston PT, DPT, OCS
Pages: 2241-2249
Published online: 24 Apr 2021
AbstractforHeavy resistance training in the management of hip pain in older adults: A case series | Full Text | References | PDF (271.7 KB) | EPUB
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Case Report
Telerehabilitation for pelvic girdle dysfunction in pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic crisis: A case report
Preetha Ramachandra PT, PhD
Pages: 2250-2256
Published online: 13 Mar 2021
AbstractforTelerehabilitation for pelvic girdle dysfunction in pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic crisis: A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Elastofibroma presented as shoulder pain in an amateur swimmer: screening for referral in physiotherapy. A case report
Fabrizio Brindisino MSc, PT, OMPT, Firas Mourad PhD, PT, OMPT & Filippo Maselli PhD, PT, OMPT
Pages: 2257-2267
Published online: 29 Apr 2021
AbstractforElastofibroma presented as shoulder pain in an amateur swimmer: screening for referral in physiotherapy. A case report | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB
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Rehabilitation and return to sport of a high-level track & field athlete with low back pain - a case report
Brian Østergaard Sørensen & Christian Lund Straszek
Pages: 2268-2273
Published online: 29 Apr 2021
AbstractforRehabilitation and return to sport of a high-level track & field athlete with low back pain - a case report | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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