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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 21, 2005 - Issue 4
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An exploration of German and British physiotherapists' views on the effects of hippotherapy and their measurement

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Pages 219-242 | Accepted 17 Sep 2004, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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