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3/2026 vol. 30
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Hip joint exercises improve cervical spine range of motion in healthy children – a single-centre pilot study

Marlena Grzyb 1
,
Zbigniew Wroński 1
,
Burim Gjinovci 2

  1. Department of Physiotherapy Fundamentals, Faculty of Dentistry, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland

  2. POSITIVE MOTION Clinic for Physiotherapy, District of Pristina, Kosovo

Physiotherapy Review, 2026, 30(3), 23-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2026.165061
Data publikacji online: 2026/09/28
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