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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Research Article

Physical therapy clinic therapeutic ultrasound equipment as a source for bacterial contamination

, PhD, , PT, PhD, DPT, OCS & , PhD
Pages 507-511 | Received 25 Sep 2013, Accepted 01 Feb 2014, Published online: 28 Mar 2014

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