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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
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Physiotherapists’ perspectives on aerobic exercise early after stroke: A preliminary study

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Pages 452-460 | Received 06 May 2015, Accepted 21 Sep 2015, Published online: 26 Jul 2016

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