Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 103-107 , May 2005

A review of the initial management of soft tissue sports injuries

  • Mike Smith, MSc, RGN (Staff development educator, Senior Lecturer)

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PII: S1361-3111(05)00026-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2004.09.011

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 103-107 , May 2005

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