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

Sensory dissociation in chronic low back pain: Two case reports

, MSc, , PhD, , MD & , Full Professor
Pages 643-651 | Received 19 Oct 2016, Accepted 27 Apr 2017, Published online: 11 Jan 2018

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