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RESEARCH LETTER
A double-blind randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of the Mézières method and Isostretching postures in sagittal stand position evaluated through the Spinal Mouse® in elite rhythmic gymnasts with low back pain
1
UCAM, Universidad Catolica San Antonio De Murcia, Murcia, Spain
2
Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Albanian University, Tirana, Albania
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2025-01-14
Final revision date: 2025-02-24
Acceptance date: 2025-02-27
Online publication date: 2025-02-28
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