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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 13, 1997 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Effects of active head retraction with retraction/extension and occipital release on the pressure pain threshold of cervical and scapular trigger points

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Pages 285-291 | Accepted 01 Jul 1997, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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