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Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
An International Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 14, 1998 - Issue 2
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Original Article

The effect of a hinged ankle-foot orthosis on hemiplegic gait: Four single case studies

Sarah Tyson Centre for Research in Rehabilitation, Department of Health Studies, Brunel University, Borough Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, lW7 5DU, UK
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Heather Thornton Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park b St Marks Hospital Trust, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK
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Andrew Downes Regional Rehabilitation Unit, Northwick Park b St Marks Hospital Trust, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK
Pages 75-85 | Accepted 01 Apr 1998, Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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