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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Effects of age on passive range of motion of selected peripheral joints in healthy adult females

, BSc PT, MSc, PhD candidate & , BPT, PhD
Pages 145-164 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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