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TLP Injury Edition - Physiotherapy in the management of headache

Episode Summary

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the different types of headaches people may suffer and how physiotherapy can help in the management Youtube edition: https://youtu.be/j6HuSpdbPHg

Episode Notes

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