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If you asked me three years ago to define mindfulness, I’d have probably responded, “It’s …
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Cardiopulmonary physical therapy is devoted to helping patients improve cardiovascular health and/or lung health. Cardiopulmonary PTs work …
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The brachial plexus = a beast to learn. Whether you are a learning the brachial plexus …
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