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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 28, 2012 - Issue 8
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Research Article

Exercise training utilizing body weight-supported treadmill walking with a young adult with cerebral palsy who was non-ambulatory

, PT, DPT, MS & , PT, PhD
Pages 641-652 | Accepted 24 Jan 2012, Published online: 21 Mar 2012

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