Recommendations of the Polish Society of Physiotherapy, Polish Society of Family Medicine and College of Family Physicians in Poland in the scope of physiotherapy in painful shoulder syndrome in primary healthcare

• Authors: Kassolik Krzysztof , Rajkowska-Labon Elżbieta , Tomasik Tomasz , Gieremek Krzysztof , Dobrzycka Anna , Andrzejewski Waldemar , Kiliański Marek , Kurpas Donata

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general practitioners; shoulder pain; rotator cuff, shoulder injuries; shoulder impingement syndrome.

• Publisher: Stowarzyszenie Przyjaciół Medycyny Rodzinnej i Lekarzy Rodzinnych
• Journal: Family Medicine & Primary Care Review
• Year: 2018
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 277-290

Contributors

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Kassolik Krzysztof

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Rajkowska-Labon Elżbieta

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Tomasik Tomasz

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Gieremek Krzysztof

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Dobrzycka Anna

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Andrzejewski Waldemar

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Kiliański Marek

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Kurpas Donata

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