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An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Effects of Kinesio tape in individuals with lateral epicondylitis: A deceptive crossover trial

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Pages 914-919 | Received 11 Jul 2016, Accepted 01 Dec 2016, Published online: 12 Sep 2017

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