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Original Research

“Make it fun”: a qualitative study exploring key aspects of power mobility interventions for children

Lisa K. KenyonDepartment of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Kathryn BlankDepartment of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Jessica MeengsDepartment of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Allyson M. SchultzDepartment of Physical Therapy, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Pages 304-312 | Received 23 Jul 2020, Accepted 05 Nov 2020, Published online: 01 Dec 2020

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