Non-specific back pain in children: A hidden problem?

International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation

Volumn 4, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 129-132

  Cowieson, F M ^a   Nicholls, J A ^a  

^a KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84907508895     PISSN: 17411645     EISSN: 1759779X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/bjtr.1997.4.3.14489     Document Type: Article

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