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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Descriptive Report

Functioning and primary healthcare utilization in older adults: a 1-year follow-up study

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Pages 278-287 | Received 06 Mar 2016, Accepted 24 Jul 2017, Published online: 20 Feb 2018

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