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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 29, 2013 - Issue 7
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CASE REPORT

Diagnosis and treatment of a patient with bilateral thoracic outlet syndrome secondary to anterior subluxation of bilateral sternoclavicular joints: A case report

Deidra Nichols Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
, , DPT &
Cindy Seiger, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, PhD, PT
Pages 562-571 | Accepted 04 Dec 2012, Published online: 23 Jan 2013

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