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Original Article

Decrease in Pressure Pain Thresholds of Latent Myofascial Trigger Points in the Middle Finger Extensors Immediately After Continuous Piano Practice

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Pages 83-92 | Received 24 Nov 1998, Accepted 14 Jun 1999, Published online: 16 Jan 2010

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