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Neurology: Original Article

Minimally important clinical difference of the Timed 25-Foot Walk Test: results from a randomized controlled trial in patients with multiple sclerosis

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Pages 49-56 | Accepted 08 Nov 2011, Published online: 23 Nov 2011

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