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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Qualitative Research Report

Physiotherapists’ encounters with “obese” patients: Exploring how embodied approaches gain significance

, PT, PhD & , PhD
Pages 346-358 | Received 30 May 2016, Accepted 22 Feb 2017, Published online: 09 Nov 2017

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