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An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy as a career choice—perspective of students and physiotherapists in Portugal

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Pages 1094-1116 | Received 10 Jan 2017, Accepted 15 Dec 2017, Published online: 07 May 2018

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