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Obesity and Low Back Pain: Relationships and Treatment

James W AtchisonCorrespondence[email protected]
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Heather K Vincent1 Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Interdisciplinary Center for Musculoskeletal Training & Research, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL32611, USA
Pages 79-86 | Published online: 21 Dec 2011

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