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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Urinary incontinence symptoms and impact on quality of life in patients seeking outpatient physical therapy services

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Pages 107-112 | Received 03 Dec 2014, Accepted 20 Jun 2015, Published online: 11 Feb 2016

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