Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 3 , Pages 402-406 , March 2009

Expert Opinion and Controversies in Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Stingers

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doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.09.569

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 90, Issue 3 , Pages 402-406 , March 2009

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