Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Posted By: patti mccullough on 2005-10-25
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Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
Thanks
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