Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 246-256 , July 2008

The effect of mechanical load on degenerated soft tissue

Received 16 January 2008 ,Revised 16 March 2008 ,Accepted 31 March 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.03.007

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 12, Issue 3 , Pages 246-256 , July 2008

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