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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 31, 2015 - Issue 6
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Professional Theoretical Article

Physical therapy with newborns and infants: applying concepts of phenomenology and synactive theory to guide interventions

, PT, ScD, PCS & , PT, PhD, PCS
Pages 377-381 | Received 22 Jun 2014, Accepted 11 Dec 2014, Published online: 11 Feb 2015

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