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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 7, 1991 - Issue 1
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Original Article

Self-propelling wheelchairs: The effects on spasticity in hemiplegic patients

Pages 13-21 | Accepted 01 Oct 1990, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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