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Utilisation of mechanical instruments and appliances for medical treatment. These include certain active and passive body movements or parts of the body with traction, extension, massage, stationary bicycle, walking machine etc.
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(2009). Mechanical therapy. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_703
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