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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORT

Experiences of a high-intensity functional exercise programme among older people dependent in activities of daily living

, PT, PhD, , RN, PhD & , RN, PhD
Pages 307-316 | Accepted 21 Jul 2011, Published online: 18 Oct 2011

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