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Comparison of the Effects of Cervical Thrust Manipulation and Exercise in Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Pages 789-803 | Received 09 Jul 2022, Accepted 26 Dec 2022, Published online: 13 Jan 2023

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