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

Physical therapy to address fall risk in an individual with neurofibromatosis

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Pages 1823-1831 | Received 21 Sep 2019, Accepted 13 Dec 2020, Published online: 26 Jan 2021

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