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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 9, 1993 - Issue 2
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Original Article

The effect of physical exercise on functional recovery following a peripheral nerve lesion in the rat

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Pages 77-85 | Accepted 01 Oct 1992, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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