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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Qualitative Research Report

Psychosocial consequences of diagnosing nonspecific low-back pain radiologically: a qualitative study

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Pages 890-896 | Received 14 Sep 2019, Accepted 28 Jun 2020, Published online: 04 Aug 2020

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