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Literature Review

Effect of Trunk Targeted Interventions on Functional Outcomes in Children with Cerebral Palsy- A Systematic Review

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Pages 193-205 | Received 10 Mar 2022, Accepted 16 Mar 2023, Published online: 05 Apr 2023

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