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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 26, 2010 - Issue 3
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Descriptive Report

Usefulness of the Trendelenburg test for identification of patients with hip joint osteoarthritis

, PT, MS, , PT, MS & , PT, PhD
Pages 184-194 | Accepted 19 Dec 2008, Published online: 23 Mar 2010

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