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Virtual reality-based paediatric interactive therapy system (PITS) for improvement of arm and hand function in children with motor impairment—a pilot study

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Pages 44-52 | Received 19 Jan 2009, Accepted 21 Jan 2009, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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