Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 1-3 , February 2007

Can we reduce the burden of musculoskeletal conditions? The European action towards better musculoskeletal health

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doi: 10.1016/j.berh.2006.10.002

Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 1-3 , February 2007