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Research Article

Effects of scapulothoracic stabilization exercises on scapular function, posture, and balance in lymphedema after mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial

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Pages 251-265 | Received 17 Nov 2022, Accepted 06 Feb 2023, Published online: 22 Feb 2023

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