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Prosthetics and Orthotics International Volume 15, 1991 - Issue 3
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Original Article

Development of sitting ability, assessment of children with a motor handicap and prescription of appropriate seating systems

E. M. Green Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Chailey Heritage, Lewes, UK
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R. L. Nelham Rehabilitation Engineering Unit, Chailey Heritage, Lewes, UK
Pages 203-216 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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