An integrated therapeutic approach to the treatment of pelvic girdle pain

Movement, Stability and Lumbopelvic Pain: Integration of research and therapy

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 621-638

  Lee, Diane ^a   Vleeming, Andry ^b  

^a Clinical and Education Consultant   (Canada)

^b Spine and Joint Center   (Netherlands)

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EID: 84867992396     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-044310178-6.50042-6     Document Type: Chapter

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