Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 130-140 , August 2007

The effectiveness of imagery on pain, edema, and range of motion in athletes with a grade II ankle sprain

Received 16 February 2006 ,Revised 21 March 2007 ,Accepted 27 March 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2007.03.005

Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 130-140 , August 2007

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