Teaching and Social Support: Effects on Knowledge,Attitudes,and Behaviors to Prevent Low Back Injuries in Industry

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This study was funded in part by NIH grant AR36308 The authors thank the employees of the United States Postal Service and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), Boston Metro Area Local, and Maithandlers Local 301 for their help and cooperation; therapists from the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Bngham and Women's Hospital for help in training workers; and Ms Nancy Tanner for typing

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