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Research Article

Efficacy of Web-Based [E-Learning] Office Ergonomics Training: A Test Study

, PT, PhD & , PT, PhD, Prof.
Pages 275-285 | Received 19 Mar 2013, Accepted 24 Feb 2014, Published online: 20 May 2014

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