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Research Papers

What is Bobath? A survey of UK stroke physiotherapists' perceptions of the content of the Bobath concept to treat postural control and mobility problems after stroke

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Pages 448-457 | Accepted 01 Apr 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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