Nurses — Comparison of Biomechanics, Function and Pain and Effects of Exercise Intervention Among Nurses
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Low Back Pain Among Nurses: Comparison of Biomechanics, Function and Pain Across Subtypes and Effects of Exercise Intervention.
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