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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 8
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Professional Theoretical Article

The body and physiotherapy

, PhD, MA, GradDipPhys, NZSP & , PhD, MSc, BMR (PT)
Pages 497-509 | Accepted 03 Jan 2010, Published online: 26 Aug 2010

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