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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 24, 2008 - Issue 2
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A clinical assessment tool used for physiotherapy students—Is it reliable?

, B App Sc (Ex and Sp Sc), B Physio, B H Sc (Hons), , B App Sc (Physio), PhD & , Dip T (Physio), M App Sc (Research), M App Sc (Coursework)
Pages 121-134 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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