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Idiopathic gait disorder among in-patients with acquired gait disorders admitted to a children's hospital

E. Wassmer Paediatric Neurology Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK
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E. Wright Physiotherapy Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK
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S. Rideout Physiotherapy Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK
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W. P. Whitehouse Paediatric Neurology Department, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK
Pages 21-28 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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