Manual Therapy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 185-196 , November 2004

Foot orthotics in the treatment of lower limb conditions: a musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective

Received 30 July 2004 ,Accepted 9 August 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.math.2004.08.003

Manual Therapy
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 185-196 , November 2004

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