Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 65-72 , January 2010

Performing arts medicine – Instrumentalist musicians, Part II – Examination

  • Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS

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Received 24 November 2008 ,Revised 11 February 2009 ,Accepted 12 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2009.02.004

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 1 , Pages 65-72 , January 2010