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An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Single Subject Research Report

Effects of gait training with non-paretic knee immobilization on patients with hemiplegia: Three single-case studies

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Pages 268-277 | Received 23 Aug 2015, Accepted 31 Jul 2017, Published online: 22 Feb 2018

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