PhysioDose: A Shortwave Diathermy Dose Calculator for Clinical, Academic, and Scientific Use in Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jors.710 | Journal eISSN: 2049-9647
Language: English
Page range: 34 - 34
Submitted on: Feb 27, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 2, 2026
Published on: May 4, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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