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Qualitative Research Report

The clinical experiences of Nigerian physiotherapists in managing environmental and socioeconomic determinants of mobility for older adults

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Pages 1391-1403 | Received 03 Jan 2019, Accepted 29 Oct 2019, Published online: 10 Dec 2019

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