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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Report

Considerations in physical therapy management of a non-responding patient with low back pain

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Pages 743-750 | Received 06 Feb 2016, Accepted 07 Aug 2016, Published online: 20 Jul 2017

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