5 Special Tests to Diagnose Biceps Pathology (Physical Therapy)

By dpope2020

February 3, 2023

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5 Special Tests to Diagnose Biceps Pathology (Physical Therapy):

In today's episode we go over 5 Special Tests to Diagnose Biceps Pathology (Physical Therapy):

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References:

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