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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 8, 1992 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Attitudes Towards Working with Older Patients: Physiotherapists' Responses to Video Presentations of Post-Amputation Gait Training for an Older and a Younger Patient

Pages 27-37 | Accepted 01 Aug 1991, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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