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Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect.

February 23, 2022
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Trigger point dry needling: the data do not support broad applicability or robust effect.

J Man Manip Ther. 2016 Feb;24(1):2-4

Authors: Venere K, Ridgeway K

PMID: 27252575 [PubMed]

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