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Neurological Research
A Journal of Progress in Neurosurgery, Neurology and Neurosciences
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Review Article

Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on lower limb function, balance and quality of life after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 843-853 | Received 14 Dec 2022, Accepted 29 Apr 2023, Published online: 14 May 2023

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