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Patient Education and Self-Advocacy: Questions and Responses on Pain Management: Edited by Yvette Colón

Pathophysiology of Trigger Points in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Pages 158-159 | Received 16 Jan 2017, Accepted 17 Jan 2017, Published online: 05 Apr 2017

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