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Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a physiotherapy-led remotely delivered physical activity intervention in cancer survivors using wearable technology. The IMPETUS trial

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Pages 929-940 | Received 23 Dec 2020, Accepted 08 Nov 2022, Published online: 24 Nov 2022

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