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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 14, 1998 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Chaos, variability and stereotypy in paediatric physiotherapy

Pages 69-74 | Accepted 01 Dec 1997, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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