| Lessons to Be Learned: A Retrospective Analysis of Physiotherapy Injury Claims. | |
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Gillian M Johnson; Margot A Skinner; Rachel E Stephen |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-6-18 |
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Title: The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy Volume: - ISSN: 1938-1344 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jun |
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Created Date: 2012-6-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7908150 Medline TA: J Orthop Sports Phys Ther Country: - |
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