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International Journal of Disability, Development and Education Volume 47, 2000 - Issue 4
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Female Wheelchair Athletes and Changes to Body Image

Robert Thomas Sands Australian Catholic University, Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy MDC, Victoria, 3065, Australia
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Robyn Sandra Wettenhall Australian Catholic University, Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy MDC, Victoria, 3065, Australia
Pages 413-426 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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