Restricted accessResearch articleFirst published online 2018-04
Challenging Case in Clinical Practice: Improvement in Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain with Use of Arnica Oil Massage,Therapeutic Ultrasound,and Acupuncture—A Case Report
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