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

Learning professional touch: an exploration of pre-registration Physiotherapy students’ experiences

, PT, PhD, FHEA, MCSP & , PhD, FHEA, FRGS
Pages 90-100 | Received 11 Feb 2019, Accepted 07 Jan 2020, Published online: 13 Feb 2020

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