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Management of shoulder and proximal upper limb spasticity using botulinum toxin and concurrent therapy interventions: A preliminary analysis of goals and outcomes

Stephen Ashford Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital and Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, King's College London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Lynne Turner-Stokes Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park Hospital and Department of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, King's College London, UK
Pages 220-226 | Accepted 01 Jan 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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