Association of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Higher Secondary School Students Undergoing E-Learning as a Mode of Education
Authors
Dr Amit Gupta
Saraswati College of Physiotherapy, India (IN)
Dr Jitendra Shriwas
Saraswati College of Physiotherapy, India (IN)
Prof. (Dr) Vishesh Singhal
Saraswati College of Physiotherapy, India (IN)
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DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1409000021
Subject Category: Musculoskeletal disorders
Volume/Issue: 14/9 | Page No: 163-168
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Submitted: 2025-09-29
Published: 2025-09-29
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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