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CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome), FSS (function severity scale), LLT (low-level laser therapy), PMF (pulsed magnetic field), RCT (randomized controlled trial), SSS (symptom severity scale), WALT (World Association for Laser Therapy)Purchase one-time access:
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