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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Pragmatism in practice: Mixed methods research for physiotherapy

James A Shaw School of Physical Therapy, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
, BKin, Doctoral Candidate,
Denise M Connelly School of Physical Therapy, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
, PT, PhD &
Aleksandra A Zecevic School of Health Studies, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
, PhD
Pages 510-518 | Accepted 28 Jan 2010, Published online: 22 Jul 2010

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