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Original Article

The Effectiveness of Simultaneous Thermotherapy with Ultrasound and Electrotherapy with Combined AC and DC Current on the Immediate Pain Relief of Myofascial Trigger Points

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Pages 81-90 | Received 20 Oct 1995, Accepted 04 Mar 1996, Published online: 16 Jan 2010

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