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An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Use of Therapeutic Neuroscience Education to address psychosocial factors associated with acute low back pain: a case report

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Pages 202-209 | Received 18 Apr 2013, Accepted 27 Aug 2013, Published online: 19 Nov 2013

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