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Review Article

The experiences of physical rehabilitation in individuals with spinal cord injuries: a qualitative thematic synthesis

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Pages 1367-1383 | Received 25 Oct 2017, Accepted 05 Jan 2018, Published online: 15 Jan 2018

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