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Research Articles Related to Practice with Children and Teenagers

A Pilot Study of Idiopathic Toe Walking: Measures and Outcomes

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Pages 723-749 | Received 28 Mar 2023, Accepted 06 Aug 2023, Published online: 20 Aug 2023

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