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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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A double blind placebo controlled investigation into the analgesic effects of inferential currents (IFC) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on cold-induced pain in healthy subjects

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Pages 217-233 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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