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Concurrent validity of walking speed values calculated via the GAITRite electronic walkway and 3 meter walk test in the chronic stroke population

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Pages 183-188 | Received 16 Oct 2012, Accepted 03 Aug 2013, Published online: 28 Oct 2013

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