International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 26-32 , March 2008

The importance of monitoring patient's ability to achieve functional tasks in those with musculoskeletal pain

Received 20 June 2007 ,Revised 24 September 2007 ,Accepted 5 December 2007.

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PII: S1746-0689(07)00086-7

doi: 10.1016/j.ijosm.2007.12.001

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
Volume 11, Issue 1 , Pages 26-32 , March 2008

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