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Research Article

The Relationship Between Postural Torticollis Abnormalities and Plagiocephaly on the Early Motor Development Milestones of Lying and Rolling Activities in Infants: A Retrospective Study

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Received 26 Dec 2023, Accepted 26 Jun 2024, Published online: 04 Jul 2024

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