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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

Physiotherapy as a promoter of sexual health

, PhD, RPT & , PhD, RPT
Pages 390-395 | Received 10 Sep 2014, Accepted 13 Jan 2015, Published online: 21 Jul 2015

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