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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Systematic Reviews

Evidence-based practice in the management of lower limb lymphedema after gynecological cancer

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Pages 1-8 | Received 10 Jun 2015, Accepted 14 Nov 2015, Published online: 05 Dec 2016

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