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Comparison of low level and high power laser combined with kinesiology taping on shoulder function and musculoskeletal sonography parameters in subacromial impingement syndrome: a Randomized placebo-controlled trial

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Pages 2514-2525 | Received 21 Mar 2020, Accepted 10 Apr 2021, Published online: 29 Jun 2021

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