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Literature Review

Effect of Exercise and Motor Interventions on Physical Activity and Motor Outcomes of Adults with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review

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Pages 389-412 | Received 21 Oct 2022, Accepted 13 Sep 2023, Published online: 06 Jan 2024

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