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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Case Series Report

The impact of LSVT BIG therapy on postural control for individuals with Parkinson disease: A case series

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Pages 834-843 | Received 17 Feb 2018, Accepted 27 Jul 2018, Published online: 17 Aug 2018

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