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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 35, 2019 - Issue 12
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Descriptive Report

Accuracy of a single measurement site for self-monitoring of patients with breast cancer at risk for lymphedema

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Pages 1322-1327 | Received 04 Oct 2017, Accepted 18 Jan 2018, Published online: 14 May 2018

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