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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
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RESEARCH REPORT

Walking during body-weight-supported treadmill training and acute responses to varying walking speed and body-weight support in ambulatory patients post-stroke

Pages 278-289 | Accepted 19 Jul 2012, Published online: 08 Oct 2012

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