Trigger Points and Classical Acupuncture Points

@article{Dorsher2009TriggerPA,
  title={Trigger Points and Classical Acupuncture Points},
  author={Peter T. Dorsher and Johannes Fleckenstein},
  journal={Deutsche Zeitschrift f{\"u}r Akupunktur},
  year={2009},
  volume={52},
  pages={9-14}
}
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