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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Professional Theoretical Article

Application of motor learning in neurorehabilitation: a framework for health-care professionals

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Pages 1-20 | Received 01 Jun 2017, Accepted 30 Mar 2018, Published online: 19 Jun 2018

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