Physiotherapy
Volume 95, Issue 3 , Pages 227-233 , September 2009

Optimising long-term participation in physical activities after stroke: Exploring new ways of working for physiotherapists

  • Jacqui H. Morris

      Affiliations

    • Alliance for Self-Care Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee, 11 Airlie Place, Dundee DD1 4HJ, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1382 388666; fax: +44 1382 388533.
    • ,
  • Brian Williams

      Affiliations

    • Social Dimensions of Health Institute, Universities of St Andrews and Dundee, University of Dundee, 11 Airlie Place, Dundee DD1 4HJ, UK

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doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2008.11.006

Physiotherapy
Volume 95, Issue 3 , Pages 227-233 , September 2009

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