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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Reports

Telerehabilitation for persistent Pelvic Girdle Pain within a biopsychosocial framework - A case report

, PhD, PT & , BHSc PT
Pages 2251-2261 | Received 06 Aug 2021, Accepted 16 Apr 2022, Published online: 28 Apr 2022

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