Non-pharmacological interventions for preventing venous insufficiency in a standing worker population (original) (raw)
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International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE, 2011
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Venous insufficiency after prolonged standing: Is joint hypermobility an important risk factor?
Advanced Biomedical Research, 2015
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Importance of Academic Quality in the Treatment of Chronic Venous Insufficiency
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2016
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