Physical Therapy in Sport
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 117-125 , August 2008

Prevention and management of osteitis pubis in the Australian Football League: A qualitative analysis

Received 29 November 2007 ,Revised 28 May 2008 ,Accepted 9 June 2008.

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Physical Therapy in Sport
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