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Effects of Yoga on Musculoskeletal Pain

Angela L. Monson, Aubreé M. Chismark, Brigette R. Cooper and Trisha M. Krenik-Matejcek
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2017, 91 (2) 15-22;
Angela L. Monson
RDH, PhD
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Aubreé M. Chismark
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Brigette R. Cooper
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