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Physiotherapy practice in stroke rehabilitation: a survey

SHEILA LENNON Rehabilitation Sciences Research Group University of Ulster at Jordanstown Newtownabbey Co. Antrim Northern Ireland
Pages 455-461 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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