Misleading negative conclusions on the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) for neck pain

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Roberta Chow. Spine J. 2016 Dec.

. 2016 Dec;16(12):1631.

doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2016.02.032.

¹ Brain and Mind Centre, The University of Sydney, 94 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.

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