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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Report

Impact of a limited trial of walking training using body weight support and a treadmill on the gait characteristics of an individual with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury

Pages 483-489 | Accepted 02 Dec 2009, Published online: 22 Jul 2010

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