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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

Association between cardiorespiratory fitness and low back pain is anxiety-dependent: A prospective cohort study among adults and older adults

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Pages 947-954 | Received 12 Sep 2022, Accepted 11 Aug 2023, Published online: 24 Aug 2023

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