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Original Research

Physical Therapists’ Role in Health and Wellness Promotion for People with Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Description Study Conducted in Saudi Arabia

Faris A Alodaibi1 Health Rehabilitation Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mazyad A Alotaibi2 Department of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia
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Mohammad A Almohiza1 Health Rehabilitation Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Ahmed S Alhowimel2 Department of Health and Rehabilitation Science, Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi ArabiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2936-7581
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Pages 567-576 | Published online: 29 Mar 2022

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