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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 12, 1996 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Physiotherapy treatment for stroke patients: A survey of current practice

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Pages 87-96 | Accepted 01 Apr 1996, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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