Introduction to Preventing Shoulder Pain
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Most painful shoulders can be prevented if those working with stroke survivors are better informed and better trained. Jan Davis introduces three stroke survivors and the proper handling methods used to prevent shoulder pain.
Most painful shoulders can be prevented if those working with stroke survivors are better informed and better trained. Jan Davis introduces three stroke survivors and the proper handling methods used to prevent shoulder pain.
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