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Editorial
. 2016 Nov 16:355:i5984.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.i5984.

Supervised physiotherapy for mild or moderate ankle sprain

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Supervised physiotherapy for mild or moderate ankle sprain

Chris Bleakley. BMJ. .

Abstract

Clinical benefit might depend on the nature, intensity, and duration of treatment

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I have read and understood the BMJ Group policy on declaration of interests and declare the following interests: None.

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