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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
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Systematic Reviews

Does preoperative physiotherapy improve postoperative, patient-based outcomes in older adults who have undergone total knee arthroplasty? A systematic review

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Pages 9-30 | Received 14 Apr 2015, Accepted 31 Oct 2015, Published online: 13 Oct 2016

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