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Effects of Horseback Riding Therapy on Quality of Life in Patients Post Stroke

Fernanda BeinottiDepartment of OrthopedyFaculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Gustavo ChristofolettiDepartment of Physical TherapyFederal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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Nilzete CorreiaTherapeutic Riding Harmony CenterCampinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Guilherme BorgesDepartment of NeurologyFaculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Pages 226-232 | Published online: 05 Jan 2015

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