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Editorial
. 2011 Sep;16(5):489-91.
doi: 10.1007/s00776-011-0108-5.

The concept and treatment of locomotive syndrome: its acceptance and spread in Japan

Editorial

The concept and treatment of locomotive syndrome: its acceptance and spread in Japan

Kozo Nakamura. J Orthop Sci. 2011 Sep.
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The relationship among dysfunction of locomotive organs, walking disability, and need for of nursing care

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