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Brief Report

The Perfect Step is the first one: Improving the quality of life for patients with spinal cord injuries through structured exercise

Ellie M. Fratta Kaiser Permanente Bernard J Tyson School of Medicine, Pasadena, California, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-9089-1545
ORCID Icon,
Alex McDonaldb Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, California, USA
,
Hal Hargravec The Perfect Step, Pasadena, California, USA
&
Robert Sallisb Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Pasadena, California, USA
Pages 477-485 | Published online: 08 Apr 2024

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