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Physical Fitness of the Arms in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

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Physical Fitness of the Arms in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

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KOSTIUKOW A, KALUGA E, LESZCZYNSKI P, SAMBORSKI W, ROSTKOWSKA E. Physical Fitness of the Arms in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases. Iran J Public Health. 2016;45(8):1091-1092.