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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Professional Theoretical Article

Re-conceptualizing postural control assessment in sport-related concussion: Transitioning from the reflex/hierarchical model to the systems model

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Pages 763-774 | Received 21 Sep 2018, Accepted 25 Jun 2019, Published online: 01 Aug 2019

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