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Case Report-Series

A multidimensional physical therapy program for individuals with cerebellar ataxia secondary to traumatic brain injury: a case series

, MS, PT, NCS & , PT
Pages 138-148 | Received 02 May 2012, Accepted 23 May 2013, Published online: 25 Jul 2013

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