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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 12, 1996 - Issue 2
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Physiotherapy treatment for stroke patients: A survey of current practice

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Pages 87-96 | Accepted 01 Apr 1996, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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Fayaz Rahman Khan, P. V. Vijesh, S. Rahool, Archana A. Radha, Sajith Sukumaran & Radhakrishnan Kurupath. (2012) Physiotherapy Practice in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Physiotherapists in the State of Kerala, India. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation 19:5, pages 405-410.
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Sarah Tyson & Lorraine DeSouza. (2002) The Measurement of Balance and Walking Post-Stroke. Part 2: Functional Performance Tests. Physical Therapy Reviews 7:3, pages 187-191.
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