Physical Therapy Perspectives in the 21st Century - Challenges and Possibilities

This book contains new information on physical therapy research and clinical approaches that are being undertaken into numerous medical conditions; biomechanical and musculoskeletal conditions as well as the effects of psychological factors, body awareness and relaxation techniques; specific and spe...

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Main Author: Berta Paz-Lourido (auth)
Other Authors: Josette Bettany-Saltikov (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2012
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