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Original Research Paper

Trends in availability and usage of biophysical agents among physical therapists in the United States

Jamie L. GrecoDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Eric M. LambergDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Raymond F. McKennaDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USA
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Lisa M. MuratoriDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY, USAORCID Iconhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9671-9348
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Pages 116-123 | Published online: 04 Apr 2018

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