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1/2026
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Multimodal approach for thoracolumbar fascia rehabilitation in non-specific low back pain: narrative review

P Sneha Balakrishnan
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,
Adriel Kevin Dias
1
,
Kumaresan Abathsagayam
1

  1. Department of Physiotherapy, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore, India
Review, Physiotherapy Review, 2026, 30(1), 24-33
Online publish date: 2026/03/26
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