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Lifestyle and rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance for health professionals and support for exercise and rehabilitation programs

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Pages 1385-1396 | Received 16 Dec 2020, Accepted 13 Apr 2021, Published online: 28 Apr 2021

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