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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Feasibility and reliability of a virtual reality oculus platform to measure sensory integration for postural control in young adults

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Pages 935-950 | Received 21 Dec 2016, Accepted 11 Jun 2017, Published online: 24 Jan 2018

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