Clavicle Fracture — KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
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Kaya E, Zinnuroglu M, Tugcu I Kinesio taping compared to physical therapy modalities for the treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome. Clin Rheumatol. 2011 Feb;30(2):201-7. doi: 10.1007/s10067-010-1475-6. Epub 2010 Apr 30.
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KT Tape vs Arm Sling for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
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