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Prospective, randomized, double-blind trial shows aerobic exercise is a valid treatment option for chronic prostatitis

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boxed-textGiubilei G et al. (2007) Physical activity of men with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome not satisfied with conventional treatments—could it represent a valid option? The physical activity and male pelvic pain trial: a double-blind, randomized study. J Urol 177: 159–165

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