The Spine Journal
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 147-168 , February 2009

High-quality controlled trials on preventing episodes of back problems: systematic literature review in working-age adults

Received 29 October 2008 ,Accepted 5 November 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2008.11.001

The Spine Journal
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 147-168 , February 2009

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