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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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CLINICAL TECHNICAL NOTE

The reliability and concurrent validity of scapular plane shoulder elevation measurements using a digital inclinometer and goniometer

, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS, , BA, , BS, , MPH, CSCS & , DPT, ATC, CSCS
Pages 161-168 | Accepted 17 Mar 2011, Published online: 03 Jul 2011

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