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Efficacy of biofeedback in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review

Hernán Andrés de la Barra Ortiz
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Alexandra Meza Matamala
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Francisca López Inostroza
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Catalina Lobos Araya
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Valeria Núñez Mondaca
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Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Laboratory, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
Advances in Rehabilitation, 2022, 36(1), 41–69
Online publish date: 2022/02/01
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