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Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle Dry Needling Changes Surface and Plantar Pressures: A Pre-Post Study.

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Anatomical Study of the Innervation of the Masseter Muscle and Its Correlation with Myofascial Trigger Points.

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Characteristics of chiropractic patients treated at the University of Johannesburg chiropractic student clinic and relevance to the educational process.

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Combination Therapy of Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency and Topical Poly-Lactic Acid for Acne Scars: A Randomized Controlled Split-Face Study.

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Effect of Dry Needling on Spinal Reflex Excitability and Postural Control in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability.

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The comparison of different acupuncture therapies for post stroke depression: A protocol for a Bayesian network meta-analysis.

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Is Dry Needling Effective for the Management of Spasticity, Pain, and Motor Function in Post-Stroke Patients? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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