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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Weight management including dietary and physical activity advice provided by Australian physiotherapists: a pilot cross-sectional survey

Suzanne J. SnodgrassSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
, BSc(PT), MMedSc(Physio),
Amy E. CarterSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, B(Physio),
Maya GuestSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, BOHS, BMedSc(Hons), PhD,
Clare E. CollinsSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, BSc(Hons), PhD,
Carole JamesSchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, BSc(OT), MHSc(OT), PhD,
Ashley K. KableSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, RN, PhD,
Samantha E. AshbySchool of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, DipCOT, BSc(Hons), MAppSc(OT) &
Ronald C. PlotnikoffPriority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia;School of Education, Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle Callaghan, NSWAustralia
, BA(Ed), MEd Studies, MEd, PhD show all
Pages 409-420 | Received 20 May 2013, Accepted 09 Dec 2013, Published online: 21 Feb 2014

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Eli Natvik, Karen Synne Groven, Målfrid Råheim, Eva Gjengedal & Shaun Gallagher. (2019) Space perception, movement, and insight: attuning to the space of everyday life after major weight loss. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 35:2, pages 101-108.
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