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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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The role of head-in-space stability on stepping reactions in young and elderly adults

, PT, PhD & , PT, DPT, PhD
Pages 337-344 | Accepted 28 Jul 2010, Published online: 02 Sep 2010

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