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Virtual reality exercises targeting spinal alignment: a systematic review and meta-analysis Cover

Virtual reality exercises targeting spinal alignment: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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|Apr 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 117 - 134
Submitted on: Jan 8, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 26, 2025
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Published on: Apr 18, 2025
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