Validation and Reliability of the Slovenian Translation of the Adherence to Exercise for Musculoskeletal Pain Tool (ATEMPT)
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Language: English
Page range: 75 - 82
Submitted on: Oct 7, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 12, 2026
Published on: Jun 1, 2026
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