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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Single Subject Design Research Report

Motor imagery as a method of maintaining performance in pianists during forced non-practice: a single case study

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Pages 540-548 | Received 19 Jul 2018, Accepted 23 May 2019, Published online: 03 Jul 2019

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