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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 25, 2009 - Issue 3
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Effects of hippotherapy on people with cerebral palsy from the users’ perspective: A qualitative study

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Pages 174-192 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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