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The Role of Massage in Preparation For and Recovery From Exercise

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Cafarelli, E., Flint, F. The Role of Massage in Preparation For and Recovery From Exercise. Sports Medicine 14, 1–9 (1992). https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199214010-00001

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