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

An exploratory content analysis of how physiotherapists perceive barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity among adults with disability

, PhD, PTORCID Icon, , PhD, PTORCID Icon & , PhD, PTORCID Icon
Pages 149-157 | Received 04 Jun 2018, Accepted 13 Apr 2019, Published online: 07 Jun 2019

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