The effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy on pain and function

Journal of Physical Therapy Science

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 713-716

  Lee, Jung Ho ^a   Park, Soo Jin ^a   Na, Sang Su ^a  

^a Daegu University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

MPS; PNF; Trapezius

Indexed keywords

EID: 84880739972     PISSN: 09155287     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.25.713     Document Type: Article

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