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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Descriptive Report

The validity and reliability of a 6-Metre Timed Walk for the functional assessment of patients with stroke

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Pages 251-255 | Accepted 27 Apr 2009, Published online: 16 Apr 2010

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