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Effect of remote myofascial intervention on musculoskeletal health and functional performance: a systematic review Cover

Effect of remote myofascial intervention on musculoskeletal health and functional performance: a systematic review

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|Apr 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 77 - 93
Submitted on: Dec 9, 2024
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Accepted on: Apr 6, 2025
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Published on: Apr 15, 2025
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