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The use of lasers in acupuncture

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Acupuncture in Clinical Practice

Part of the book series: Therapy in Practice Series ((TPS,volume 43))

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In this section the way in which a laser works is described and its use in both simple pain relief and other disorders will be discussed.

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© 1994 Nadia Ellis

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Ellis, N. (1994). The use of lasers in acupuncture. In: Acupuncture in Clinical Practice. Therapy in Practice Series, vol 43. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4545-7_11

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