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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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Associations between changes in gait parameters, balance, and walking capacity during the first 3 months after stroke: a prospective observational study

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Pages 534-542 | Received 18 Sep 2019, Accepted 11 Apr 2020, Published online: 10 Jun 2020

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