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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Qualitative Research Report

“I feel like this is an area where one can feel a lot of satisfaction”: Physiotherapy students’ preferences for their prospective area of practice

, MSc, PT, , PhD, PT & , PhD
Pages 1492-1500 | Received 27 Aug 2022, Accepted 16 Jan 2023, Published online: 24 Jan 2023

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