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Musculoskeletal Pain/Rehabilitation

Self-Reported Work-Related Musculoskeletal Problems and Associated Risk Factors Among Three-Wheel Car Drivers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Community-Based Study

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Pages 61-71 | Received 05 Jul 2023, Accepted 18 Dec 2023, Published online: 04 Jan 2024

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