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Shoulder Injuries
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Ankle Sprain Treatment and Recovery
Mark: Hi, it’s Mark from Top Local. I’m here with Adam Mann of Insync Physio in Vancouver, and we’re talking physiotherapy, how are you doing today? Adam: Hey, Mark. Good to see you. I’m doing quite well. Mark: So you’re going to tell me about an ankle injury today. What was going on with this…
